E85 question - Page 2

DSX Tuning · 10-06-2017, 12:41 PM

Cold isn't really a huge issue, especially if your tuner isn't useless and your mods aren't crazy.

I keep systems in stock. Just head to the website.

SSDanny · 10-06-2017, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnE

You must get more power out of E85 though right? The cost savings for me are substantial. So far I am getting about 83% efficiency out of the E85... I paid $1.63 for E85 near O'Hare airport today. That is equivalent to $1.63 / 0.83 = $1.96 for a gallon of premium fuel. 93 Octane at the same station was about $3.00 per gallon. So thats a savings of $1.04 per gallon.

Out of curiosity, what are you paying for E85 and what is the price of 93 Octane in your area?

Note, my 83% efficiency factor is based on me averaging 20.5MPG for 4,000 plus miles on premium unleaded. I have been burning E85 for 400 miles so far and am averaging 17.2 MPG. So 17.2 / 20.5 = 0.839.

Running e85 makes sense for you on a daily basis! For us here in Los Angeles, e85 is around 2.35/gallon and 3.40/gallon of 91. lol

bybcous · 10-06-2017, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnE

You must get more power out of E85 though right? The cost savings for me are substantial. So far I am getting about 83% efficiency out of the E85... I paid $1.63 for E85 near O'Hare airport today. That is equivalent to $1.63 / 0.83 = $1.96 for a gallon of premium fuel. 93 Octane at the same station was about $3.00 per gallon. So thats a savings of $1.04 per gallon.

Out of curiosity, what are you paying for E85 and what is the price of 93 Octane in your area?

Note, my 83% efficiency factor is based on me averaging 20.5MPG for 4,000 plus miles on premium unleaded. I have been burning E85 for 400 miles so far and am averaging 17.2 MPG. So 17.2 / 20.5 = 0.839.

Yes, i see about 40 more hp , but i have no use for that power on the street. If i only drive to work and home i can make it almost a full week with one tank of e85 which means that i am saving money in the long run.

2016SSimpson · 10-06-2017, 05:25 PM

Lots of options for flex fuel kits out now. shop around, you'll be glad you did.

BlackbeastSS2 · 10-06-2017, 05:39 PM

This is a good video correctly explaining E85.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...&ref=bookmarks

JCunningham · 10-06-2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDanny

You def are not lying! But it's either frequent stops at the gas station or constantly cleaning your exhaust tips lmao.

id rather stop at the gas station every 250 miles then clean the tips every other drive.

wnta1ss · 10-07-2017, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnE

You must get more power out of E85 though right? The cost savings for me are substantial. So far I am getting about 83% efficiency out of the E85... I paid $1.63 for E85 near O'Hare airport today. That is equivalent to $1.63 / 0.83 = $1.96 for a gallon of premium fuel. 93 Octane at the same station was about $3.00 per gallon. So thats a savings of $1.04 per gallon.

Out of curiosity, what are you paying for E85 and what is the price of 93 Octane in your area?

Note, my 83% efficiency factor is based on me averaging 20.5MPG for 4,000 plus miles on premium unleaded. I have been burning E85 for 400 miles so far and am averaging 17.2 MPG. So 17.2 / 20.5 = 0.839.

Is the price of E85 subsidized there? Lowest price I've seen for E85 here in New England recently is 2.599, which is not anywhere near the difference from 93 that yours is. BTW that 2.599 stuff is really weak, 60% on my sensor. Another station which cost 3.099 had pumped out 73%.

bybcous · 10-07-2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wnta1ss

Is the price of E85 subsidized there? Lowest price I've seen for E85 here in New England recently is 2.599, which is not anywhere near the difference from 93 that yours is. BTW that 2.599 stuff is really weak, 60% on my sensor. Another station which cost 3.099 had pumped out 73%.

Wow i thought the base was ripping us off at 2.09. Right next to a local track, there e85 is a constant 1.74

DFW1LE · 10-08-2017, 08:58 AM

I paid $1.92 this morning at Kroger, so pretty cheap compared to 93 and it would be even cheaper for those that shop their groceries at Kroger and have reward points.

SSTony · 10-09-2017, 07:39 AM

I wish they offered E85 in Jersey

Worst and most currupt state in the US

Revhappy · 10-09-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SSTony

I wish they offered E85 in Jersey

Worst and most currupt state in the US

E85 is available at Newark Gulf Plaza on 100 Lindbergh Avenue next to Newark Airport. Go with some extra gas cans. It is well worth it.

Also available in East Orange, but pricey and low quality.

Snowblind · 10-09-2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cichoskiss

I just want to say thanks to all. e85 is usually around a dollar cheaper by me and a lot of stations sell now. but I was told e85 is not friendly with the cold which is why I am so curious on the flex fuel.

Like it was said earlier, any competent tuner will adjust your cold-start settings...it's pretty easy to do. You'll love how the car responds to e, it's like a shot of caffeine to your engine.

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Originally Posted by SSTony

I wish they offered E85 in Jersey

Worst and most currupt state in the US

If you ever make your way down to Atco, Mighty Joe's gas on Rt 206 in Shamong...$2.09, and it's spot on at 85%

10-06-2017, 05:25 PM	#18
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SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I wish they offered E85 in Jersey Worst and most currupt state in the US __________________

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DFW1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Mosiac Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,132	I paid $1.92 this morning at Kroger, so pretty cheap compared to 93 and it would be even cheaper for those that shop their groceries at Kroger and have reward points.

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