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Old 10-12-2012, 03:37 PM
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Hello, so im debating on running e85 but i live in marysville and the closest station is like 30miles away. Is anyone running e85 in the yuba/marysville area?? any possible solutions to get E85 closer to this area?? Can i order a drum of it to my house?? any input woul be great!
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Old 10-12-2012, 03:43 PM
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you can always get a 5 gallon drum, just make sure it doesnt sit too long
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07 STI engines are kinda delicate, be careful
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Yeah i think im going to have to just fill a couple 5 gallon cans . Im waiting on a call from a company i found that deals with fuel. He is doing some research to see if he can get me a 55gallon drum!! if so i will have a little station in the garage!! oh anD javi i have a fresh built motor in break in mode now sir just waiting on the tune!!
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Old 10-12-2012, 05:54 PM
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I use it in all my cars. Its amazing. But like others said: be careful with storing it, it is very delicate to climate/etc and actually can "go bad"
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so a 55 gallon drum might not be [possible...how long is it good ? or does that all depend on the weather?
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It's mostly about exposure to humidity. The ethanol takes on water quickly so you have to make sure it's stored in an air tight container and never exposed to water moisture.

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Hey Ed thanks for the info!! Do you know where i can get a drum of it? By the way i cant wait until you tune this thing im getting tired of the low rpms haha.
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I heard e85 is essentially bad for your engine but I know so many people run e85 for HP gains. What's the pros and cons because a gas station in woodland just got e85. Thanks sorry for asking in your thread
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Please name 1 thing it does bad to the engine.
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Please name 1 thing it does bad to the engine.
too much spool br0.
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How does an E85-tuned WRX handle smog testing? Do you switch to stock DP for the test? Or do you have to retune for gasoline?
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Stock dp + e85 passes just fine
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