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Originally Posted by DSilk
Ethanol is a much better fuel power wise? You do realize that ehtanol is far less energy dense than gasoline, which contradicts the statement you are making. What ethanol does accomplish is to help raise the octane level of the fuel (because it is harder to start combustion). But this is only a benefit if you cannot secure normal premium gasoline with an octane rating of 91 to 93 without going to an E85 blend, something that just isn't the case for most of us.
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Yes, it is. Even though it makes about 30% less power than gasoline by volume, it makes more power per pound of air. It also is oxygenated. Due to it's high octane level, one can use a lot of CR and timing.
For the same reasons methanol makes more power than ethanol and gasoline.