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skokie · 07-29-2007, 09:07 PM

I have seen some posts on folks dropping in a 5.3 or 6.0. Has anyone done this with a flexfuel motor to take advantage of E85? What would be different?

Thanks

BustedTruck · 07-29-2007, 10:36 PM

Factory set ups have a fuel composition sensor, different pcm calibrations. If I can remember just about the entire fuel system is different. check this place out though http://www.rune85.com/. E85 is cheaper, but you get less mpg. More power though.

68 short step · 07-29-2007, 10:36 PM

it would be just like all the other gen3 or gen4 swaps... the e85 motors are the same with the exception of the injectors... and the computer tables

st1x10 · 07-29-2007, 11:08 PM

And there is an in tank sensor to measure the level of e85. Also you will need to get it the pcm reflashed if it is a newer one. 07 models had a slight problem with the programming would only composate for 85% ethanol or below 15% I guess most people run there tanks dry and then refuel??? I don't know GM releashed a pcm update for it on all 07 models with E85.

skokie · 07-29-2007, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the good info. It has crossed my mind doing at least a genIII swap with tranny especially in cali if the really start tightening down out here. Im lucky my 68 is exempt but how long will that last? That is the question.

BigTex · 07-29-2007, 11:46 PM

I believe other parts of the fuel system have been upgraded to withstand the long term effects of E85. Mainly fuel lines, O-rings, fittings, etc...

07-29-2007, 09:07 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	5.3 or 6.0 flex fuel gen 3 swap I have seen some posts on folks dropping in a 5.3 or 6.0. Has anyone done this with a flexfuel motor to take advantage of E85? What would be different? Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

07-29-2007, 10:36 PM	#2
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: 5.3 or 6.0 flex fuel gen 3 swap Factory set ups have a fuel composition sensor, different pcm calibrations. If I can remember just about the entire fuel system is different. check this place out though http://www.rune85.com/. E85 is cheaper, but you get less mpg. More power though.

07-29-2007, 10:36 PM	#3
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 5.3 or 6.0 flex fuel gen 3 swap it would be just like all the other gen3 or gen4 swaps... the e85 motors are the same with the exception of the injectors... and the computer tables

07-29-2007, 11:08 PM	#4
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: 5.3 or 6.0 flex fuel gen 3 swap And there is an in tank sensor to measure the level of e85. Also you will need to get it the pcm reflashed if it is a newer one. 07 models had a slight problem with the programming would only composate for 85% ethanol or below 15% I guess most people run there tanks dry and then refuel??? I don't know GM releashed a pcm update for it on all 07 models with E85. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

07-29-2007, 11:38 PM	#5
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Re: 5.3 or 6.0 flex fuel gen 3 swap Thanks for the good info. It has crossed my mind doing at least a genIII swap with tranny especially in cali if the really start tightening down out here. Im lucky my 68 is exempt but how long will that last? That is the question. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

07-29-2007, 11:46 PM	#6
BigTex Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DFW area Posts: 104	Re: 5.3 or 6.0 flex fuel gen 3 swap I believe other parts of the fuel system have been upgraded to withstand the long term effects of E85. Mainly fuel lines, O-rings, fittings, etc... __________________ Richard 1970 Chevy (growing pile of parts) 2003 Silverado SS



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