Does anyone know if there is anywhere to get E85 ethanol in the SF/Peninsula?
Is anyone around running E85? I've been reading good things about on NASIOC.

 

I wish. I did a lot of research into trying to find somewhere local to get this stuff. I'd get huge injectors and get a tune on it. Even if it's more expensive (even though it wouldn't be) because I would be buying 100% American made fuel. Oh, some lab in Berzerkely was the only place I saw listed as having e85 and it was a private filling station..probably research.

We need to learn from Brazil on this one.

It would be even sweeter if they gave you a smog pass like the diesel guys lol.

 

There is a station in Concord that sells E85 at the pump for $3.69 a gallon. There is a new pump opening in Hayward on A Street at the end of September.

Oh and E85 rocks!

Mike

 

Thanks MIke,
That's what I've heard. Do you know the cross street of the hayward station?

 

yea there is one at concord. and it was cheap! but it burns faster i guess

 

Where in concord?

 

top of willow pass right off of hwy 4. by the naval weapon station

 

Mm-hmm. Not as much energy content, but that pays off with a higher octane level. I don't know of any here in the South Bay, but I could be wrong.

 

there is a pump that's supposed to be opening soon on commercial st. but dont know of any others in south bay.

 

We are seeing 50whp+ on E85 over 91 octane on Evos so far.

Magic gas.

I have only seen a 3-4mpg loss on my Evo so far.

$3.49 a gallon

 

wooot! Hey, do you know if there is any type of "alternative fuel" smog benefits of converting over like there is with a CNG or Propane?

 

No, technically it is illegal to run E85 in a non-flex fuel vehicle.

Obviously being "illegal" hasn't stopped a bunch of people however.

 

I don't see how that would be true considering regular 91 octane has atleast 10% ethanol already. I'm not aware of any violations off the top of my head either.

 

I didn't say anything about 91 octane. I said E85, in a flex fuel vehicle.

 

What a timely thread! I was just dong a search for "ethanol conversions" and many websites popped up. Of course, they say stuff like "Please note: not legal for sale or use in California on any certified or controlled vehicles/engines.." Ugh!!