E85 locations and prices Thread
12-02-2012, 05:28 PM
#2
Does E85 fluxuate in price or does it stay the same price? I have been debating on going E85 for some time now and have a cons & pros list that im trying to see if it would be worth it.
So for
Pros:
better than 91
Cons:
Stations that have E85? limited locations? Also from reading its seems that even though the cost is less you get less MPG thus filling up more?Or does it come out to be about the same?Also can i pass smog?I will post up on any stations i find with E85 aswell
So for
Pros:
better than 91
Cons:
Stations that have E85? limited locations? Also from reading its seems that even though the cost is less you get less MPG thus filling up more?Or does it come out to be about the same?Also can i pass smog?I will post up on any stations i find with E85 aswell
12-02-2012, 05:34 PM
#4
Does E85 fluxuate in price or does it stay the same price? I have been debating on going E85 for some time now and have a cons & pros list that im trying to see if it would be worth it.
So for
Pros:
better than 91
Cons:
Stations that have E85? limited locations? Also from reading its seems that even though the cost is less you get less MPG thus filling up more?Or does it come out to be about the same?Also can i pass smog?I will post up on any stations i find with E85 aswell
So for
Pros:
better than 91
Cons:
Stations that have E85? limited locations? Also from reading its seems that even though the cost is less you get less MPG thus filling up more?Or does it come out to be about the same?Also can i pass smog?I will post up on any stations i find with E85 aswell
Right E85 is the equivalent of about 105 octane gas. Much better for making power and very knock resistant.
Stations are limited, yes it's cheaper but it goes much faster. I get about 200 miles per tank. What you pay will depend on how much you drive. You will pass smog on E85 even if you are catless.
Have a look here so we don't clutter this thread up with other stuffs.
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2-5-lite...about-e85.html
12-02-2012, 05:35 PM
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Does E85 fluxuate in price or does it stay the same price? I have been debating on going E85 for some time now and have a cons & pros list that im trying to see if it would be worth it.
So for
Pros:
better than 91
Cons:
Stations that have E85? limited locations? Also from reading its seems that even though the cost is less you get less MPG thus filling up more?Or does it come out to be about the same?Also can i pass smog?I will post up on any stations i find with E85 aswell
So for
Pros:
better than 91
Cons:
Stations that have E85? limited locations? Also from reading its seems that even though the cost is less you get less MPG thus filling up more?Or does it come out to be about the same?Also can i pass smog?I will post up on any stations i find with E85 aswell
12-02-2012, 07:24 PM
#9
12-02-2012, 07:48 PM
#11
12-02-2012, 07:54 PM
#12
Let me know who does the install for you guys because I want that unit on my car too. I usually fill up the car and fill up a 5 gallon jug for extra. Ill drive home easy and test from the 5 gallon jug to see if I got good e85 in the car or not. I've only tested a handful of times because it is a bit of a hassle to test everytime I fill up, I generally drive easy till I know what % it is. So far hasn't been an issue hitting E88 99% of the time I've tested. My problem is now that it's getting chilly my car hates starting in the morning in 58 degrees or lower weather lol. Waiting for Ed to get back to me to see if we can adjust the tune for colder weather or find another solution. Cranking and cranking the car at 5am is pain on my neighborhoods ears lol.
12-02-2012, 08:27 PM
#14
Let me know who does the install for you guys because I want that unit on my car too. I usually fill up the car and fill up a 5 gallon jug for extra. Ill drive home easy and test from the 5 gallon jug to see if I got good e85 in the car or not. I've only tested a handful of times because it is a bit of a hassle to test everytime I fill up, I generally drive easy till I know what % it is. So far hasn't been an issue hitting E88 99% of the time I've tested. My problem is now that it's getting chilly my car hates starting in the morning in 58 degrees or lower weather lol. Waiting for Ed to get back to me to see if we can adjust the tune for colder weather or find another solution. Cranking and cranking the car at 5am is pain on my neighborhoods ears lol.
12-02-2012, 09:11 PM
#15
Hahahha. On my most recent tune I have very little trouble starting the car on cold days so I am sure Ed can do something for you.
It wasnt terrible before with the catted dp and greddy evo 2 but now that I am running EL headers, catless dp, and the tomei TI exhaust its crazy *** loud. I couldnt imagine having to keep cranking it over with how loud it is.
PROcede - I think I'll be installing the Zetronix stuff myself. Its really straight forward. Sensor goes into the fuel return line, hook up the electronics, connect the display, and you should be good to go.
There is another step which involves running the sensor into your ecu which allows for on the spot correction for ethanol % variations. However I have no idea if this would work with the accessport.
It wasnt terrible before with the catted dp and greddy evo 2 but now that I am running EL headers, catless dp, and the tomei TI exhaust its crazy *** loud. I couldnt imagine having to keep cranking it over with how loud it is.
PROcede - I think I'll be installing the Zetronix stuff myself. Its really straight forward. Sensor goes into the fuel return line, hook up the electronics, connect the display, and you should be good to go.
There is another step which involves running the sensor into your ecu which allows for on the spot correction for ethanol % variations. However I have no idea if this would work with the accessport.