Converting to E85

Sail Boat · 10-11-2018, 08:33 AM

Hi all,

If I wanted to fuel an M235i with straight E85, would the Fuel-It flex fuel kit for the F22 and a BM3 tune be all that is needed?

Looks like the fuel-it kit comes with lines and a fuel analyzer while BM3 E85 development seems to be complete.

The goal here isn't to makes gobs of power, 350 wheel would be nice. The goal is just to run E85. No need to tell me why E85 production is bad for the environment, is more expensive in the long run, blah blah blah. Just a question!

Dynamic_m235 · 10-11-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sail Boat

Hi all,

If I wanted to fuel an M235i with straight E85, would the Fuel-It flex fuel kit for the F22 and a BM3 tune be all that is needed?

Looks like the fuel-it kit comes with lines and a fuel analyzer while BM3 E85 development seems to be complete.

The goal here isn't to makes gobs of power, 350 wheel would be nice. The goal is just to run E85. No need to tell me why E85 production is bad for the environment, is more expensive in the long run, blah blah blah. Just a question!

You should just get a bm3 tune downpipe chargepipe and fmic and you'll make like 360/370 maybe even a little more

Sail Boat · 10-11-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic_m235

You should just get a bm3 tune downpipe chargepipe and fmic and you'll make like 360/370 maybe even a little more

Yes to the FMIC, but I will fail inspection everytime with the downpipe. Turner runs some of their M235iR conversions with the stock downpipe anyways.

Reminds me that I need to find room for a larger Radiator, Oil Cooler, and much larger trans fluid cooler.

Dynamic_m235 · 10-11-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sail Boat

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Originally Posted by Dynamic_m235

You should just get a bm3 tune downpipe chargepipe and fmic and you'll make like 360/370 maybe even a little more

Yes to the FMIC, but I will fail inspection everytime with the downpipe. Turner runs some of their M235iR conversions with the stock downpipe anyways.

Reminds me that I need to find room for a larger Radiator, Oil Cooler, and much larger trans fluid cooler.

Just take it off before inspection and keep your oem downpipe on the side

Sail Boat · 10-11-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dynamic_m235

Just take it off before inspection and keep your oem downpipe on the side

I was implying that I'm lazy hahaha

Amack · 10-17-2018, 07:05 AM

Wouldn't you need to upgrade the fuel pump also?

ICantDrive4Sht · 10-17-2018, 03:05 PM

Well you'd need to upgrade your Lpfp and Hpfp or get Port injection.

bryan_G01 · 10-17-2018, 04:55 PM

cant run full e85 in this car without serious mods.

2 gal on full tank on stock.
3-4 gal with fuel it stage 2 pump.

much more with port injection kit... but still not full e85.

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Sail Boat Private First Class 192 Rep 178 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Converting to E85 - are these the parts? Hi all, If I wanted to fuel an M235i with straight E85, would the Fuel-It flex fuel kit for the F22 and a BM3 tune be all that is needed? Looks like the fuel-it kit comes with lines and a fuel analyzer while BM3 E85 development seems to be complete. The goal here isn't to makes gobs of power, 350 wheel would be nice. The goal is just to run E85. No need to tell me why E85 production is bad for the environment, is more expensive in the long run, blah blah blah. Just a question!
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Amack Second Lieutenant 101 Rep 221 Posts Drives: EB 2016 M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: canberra iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't you need to upgrade the fuel pump also?
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ICantDrive4Sht Second Lieutenant 199 Rep 244 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Well you'd need to upgrade your Lpfp and Hpfp or get Port injection.
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	cant run full e85 in this car without serious mods. 2 gal on full tank on stock. 3-4 gal with fuel it stage 2 pump. much more with port injection kit... but still not full e85. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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