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Old 03-08-2009 | 01:21 PM
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BTerry
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Default RE: Removing alcohol from E10

Yup. The ethanol will make more power because each molecule contains an oxygen (technically a hydroxyl group, -OH).

The tradeoff is you need to fun more fuel through the engine to do it so mileage goes down. Not particularly concerning in an airplane, but it is an issue in a car. Most of the time (freeway cruising especially) I would rather have 20% better mileage with less power.