Reading Ethanol Content

JMM_SS · 05-07-2020, 06:37 PM

I just got a flex fuel tune for me SS. I want to get a gauge that will read the ethanol content so I know how much e85 to 91 octane mixture I should use. Anybody have any insight on which I should get?

weatherman71 · 05-07-2020, 07:04 PM

i use my hp tuners to check mine

Trochoidal · 05-07-2020, 07:05 PM

For me I like the Banks iDash 1.8 SuperGauge. It will show ethanol and so much more.
https://www.bankspowerproducts.com/B...ge-p/66560.htm

HP Tuners works too, I just didn’t want to tote the tablet around anymore

JMM_SS · 05-07-2020, 07:57 PM

I just looked at that banks one and it looks super nice. Other people said that banks didn’t read e content? Maybe yours is more updated? It seams like it’s a good bed being it plugs right into your obdII
Also yes hp is great and ngauges but i don’t necessarily wanna spend hecka money just to read e lol

Trochoidal · 05-07-2020, 08:08 PM

Yeah I believe it was G2K that actually had an earlier version and he flashed it to get the “E” to read. I ordered straight from Banks and also downloaded the firmware. When going through the process, it mentioned the update was already installed. Overwrite?? No need.

Now, out of the box I went to setup the gauge layout and no “E”. Come on, it stated it was the latest version. I recall seeing the vehicle types in the setup menu and after selecting GM the “E” worked fine.

If you’re comfortable that is the gauge you want, I can say that if you get it from Banks you should be good to go.

JCunningham · 05-09-2020, 12:43 AM

why are you mixing e85 and 91? the SS can handle E85.

yourmomshouse · 07-29-2020, 08:23 PM

Where in the banks idash do you find ethanol content? For the life of me I couldn't find it. I have the latest firmware

20Bluezl1 · 07-29-2020, 08:34 PM

So im going to be running the i-dash also but I called Banks and said that that there system doesn't have that it works with 2020 only with a 2018. Which obviously its the same so tbey sent me a text gauge so tbey can update there system. So most likely it will work with the new firmware.

Trochoidal · 07-29-2020, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourmomshouse

Where in the banks idash do you find ethanol content? For the life of me I couldn't find it. I have the latest firmware

Did you select the vehicle as “GM Standard”?

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...2#post10805302

ride_002000 · 07-29-2020, 09:12 PM

I used the torque app on my phone and a Bluetooth obd2 adapter only cost $20

s346k · 07-30-2020, 12:47 AM

what's the question? use as much e85 as you can.

Booher · 07-30-2020, 05:53 AM

I use fuel-it, it's a bluetooth adapter that hooks up to your fuel line and sends the info to your phone. I didn't want a gauge in my car for a more stock appearance.

L78toLT1 · 07-30-2020, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ride_002000

I used the torque app on my phone and a Bluetooth obd2 adapter only cost $20

This^

KingLT1 · 07-30-2020, 07:48 AM

Torque Pro app with BT OBD2 adapter as others have mentioned.

05-07-2020, 06:37 PM	#1
JMM_SS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: CA Posts: 29	Reading Ethanol Content I just got a flex fuel tune for me SS. I want to get a gauge that will read the ethanol content so I know how much e85 to 91 octane mixture I should use. Anybody have any insight on which I should get?

05-07-2020, 07:05 PM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	For me I like the Banks iDash 1.8 SuperGauge. It will show ethanol and so much more. https://www.bankspowerproducts.com/B...ge-p/66560.htm HP Tuners works too, I just didn’t want to tote the tablet around anymore __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

05-07-2020, 08:08 PM	#5
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Yeah I believe it was G2K that actually had an earlier version and he flashed it to get the “E” to read. I ordered straight from Banks and also downloaded the firmware. When going through the process, it mentioned the update was already installed. Overwrite?? No need. Now, out of the box I went to setup the gauge layout and no “E”. Come on, it stated it was the latest version. I recall seeing the vehicle types in the setup menu and after selecting GM the “E” worked fine. If you’re comfortable that is the gauge you want, I can say that if you get it from Banks you should be good to go. __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

05-09-2020, 12:43 AM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	why are you mixing e85 and 91? the SS can handle E85. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-30-2020, 12:47 AM	#11
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	what's the question? use as much e85 as you can. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

05-07-2020, 07:04 PM	#2
weatherman71 Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: kcmo Posts: 49	i use my hp tuners to check mine

05-07-2020, 07:57 PM	#4
JMM_SS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: CA Posts: 29	I just looked at that banks one and it looks super nice. Other people said that banks didn’t read e content? Maybe yours is more updated? It seams like it’s a good bed being it plugs right into your obdII Also yes hp is great and ngauges but i don’t necessarily wanna spend hecka money just to read e lol

07-29-2020, 08:23 PM	#7
yourmomshouse Drives: 2016 2SS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: New York Posts: 69	Where in the banks idash do you find ethanol content? For the life of me I couldn't find it. I have the latest firmware

07-29-2020, 08:34 PM	#8
20Bluezl1 Drives: 2020 Zl1 A10 Riverside Blue Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	So im going to be running the i-dash also but I called Banks and said that that there system doesn't have that it works with 2020 only with a 2018. Which obviously its the same so tbey sent me a text gauge so tbey can update there system. So most likely it will work with the new firmware.

07-29-2020, 09:12 PM	#10
ride_002000 Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 169	I used the torque app on my phone and a Bluetooth obd2 adapter only cost $20

07-30-2020, 05:53 AM	#12
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 979	I use fuel-it, it's a bluetooth adapter that hooks up to your fuel line and sends the info to your phone. I didn't want a gauge in my car for a more stock appearance.

07-30-2020, 07:48 AM	#14
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,799	Torque Pro app with BT OBD2 adapter as others have mentioned. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

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