V10 VIPER ENGINE QUESTION
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This could be a question that Baz might help with, but I see recently on the main pistonhead forum questions being asked about the 10% Bio Fuel Mix coming into force in 2020 (E10 which I think is 10% Bio is now being sold in France at most stations, so a full tank of fuel in Blighty required before driving onto the ferry for Le Mans) , does anyone know on this forum if the Viper engines can run on a 10% mix without major engine issues/damage and would this bio mix that harms all plastics and rubbers and lead to fuel tank failures in the near future? The reason I ask is I was hoping to get another Supercar (Viper or Lotus) in the near future as building work is almost finished , BUT...If Viper V10's and other fuel linked parts are going to fail then I'll be forced to look at other cars instead. What's the "DOCTORS" thoughts on this future fuel problem?
(BTW...Hello everyone, I am around most days but being a non owner these days feel a little unworthy to contribute)
(BTW...Hello everyone, I am around most days but being a non owner these days feel a little unworthy to contribute)
From wikip
E10, a fuel mixture of 10% anhydrous ethanol and 90% gasoline sometimes called gasohol, can be used in the internal combustion engines of most modern automobiles and light-duty vehicles without need for any modification on the engine or fuel system. E10 blends are typically rated as 2 to 3 octane higher than regular gasoline and are approved for use in all new U.S. automobiles, and are mandated in some areas for emissions and other reasons
E10, a fuel mixture of 10% anhydrous ethanol and 90% gasoline sometimes called gasohol, can be used in the internal combustion engines of most modern automobiles and light-duty vehicles without need for any modification on the engine or fuel system. E10 blends are typically rated as 2 to 3 octane higher than regular gasoline and are approved for use in all new U.S. automobiles, and are mandated in some areas for emissions and other reasons
With regard to my 90 ZR1. 90-91 Multec injectors were not compatable with ethanol. This lead to bad seals, corrosion and ultimately shorted and leaking injectors. Most ZR1's of these years had new injectors fitted long ago in the US. It's only really become a problem here in Europe in the last couple of years.
92 cars on had compatable injectors.
GM had identified a problem and acted on it for 92 model year, you would assume the other leading US manufacturers would have done the same sometime in the early 90's.
Ethanol is nasty stuff though with regard to attracting moisture
92 cars on had compatable injectors.
GM had identified a problem and acted on it for 92 model year, you would assume the other leading US manufacturers would have done the same sometime in the early 90's.
Ethanol is nasty stuff though with regard to attracting moisture
Joelism said:
Always worthy 
Thanks for that Spud!.....
..........we gotta get together at Neil some time, Bellingham Place still isn't quite ready to receive guest yet! and my all important boys room is still unfinished , to rooms finished by I have tons of boxes , book , collectables scattered around, it will also double as a guess room when finished, but any PetrolHead may have trouble sleeping if you get my drift 
Seeing as this is without doubt the most important room in the house I'll try to post a picture so you can visualise the scene.
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