Ethanol Content Gauge

htxSS · 02-23-2021, 03:28 PM

Who do you guys think makes the better E gauge?

7LitreC5 · 02-23-2021, 03:42 PM

I use a Banks iDash. It gives you ethanol content and a whole lot more.

Trochoidal · 02-23-2021, 05:06 PM

Add me to the list for using Banks iDash to read ethanol and so much more.

Joshinator99 · 02-23-2021, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 7LitreC5

I use a Banks iDash. It gives you ethanol content and a whole lot more.

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Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Add me to the list for using Banks iDash to read ethanol and so much more.

Here’s how mine looks:

Yang N’ Bang · 02-23-2021, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Here’s how mine looks:

Ooooooh pretty. What was the cost on that and how hard was the install? I’ve been trying to find a setup to go with like that ever since I goy the flex fuel kit set up.

BlackbeastSS2 · 02-23-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by htxSS

Who do you guys think makes the better E gauge?

Perfect timing, I was just thinking the same thing and looking for a E85 gauge. What about the P3 gauge? Looks good but pricey. Any thoughts on this gauge?

I am looking to put it in my Air Vent.

Joshinator99 · 02-23-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Yang N’ Bang

Ooooooh pretty. What was the cost on that and how hard was the install? I’ve been trying to find a setup to go with like that ever since I goy the flex fuel kit set up.

I think the iDash was $279.00 as I got the gauge-only version, no data logging since I use HP Tuners for that. The AEM wideband was $229.00 I believe and the dual gauge pod was around $75.00 from ZZP.

Install was easy...I dropped it all off at my shop and they did it while the engine was out for the build.

Jokes aside, the iDash install is cake since it just plugs into your ALDL port.

Trochoidal · 02-23-2021, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

Perfect timing, I was just thinking the same thing and looking for a E85 gauge. What about the P3 gauge? Looks good but pricey. Any thoughts on this gauge?

I am looking to put it in my Air Vent.

The P3 is good for what it has to offer. I bought one and had it in the car for a few months. I wanted to monitor more PID’s and ethanol was on the list. In order to get the P3 to read ethanol it required their module that was an additional $85 and additional wiring.

I didn’t want that kind of setup and wanted to have all of the data come through the OBD2 port.

After running across Josh’s post and learning that Banks made a gauge to read other PID’s, including ethanol, I pulled the P3 and made the switch. If I remember correctly Josh had to flash the firmware in his Banks gauge to get the ethanol to read. Since that time the gauges ship with updated firmware.

I’ll also add that I log through HPT and didn’t get the Banks gauge that logs.

BlackbeastSS2 · 02-23-2021, 06:40 PM

Thanks I will look at the banks gauge.

KingLT1 · 02-24-2021, 07:39 AM

OBD2 blue tooth device and download the Torque Pro app on your phone.

OB0001 · 02-24-2021, 08:25 AM

Banks

htxSS · 02-24-2021, 02:42 PM

Thanks Guys!

Doc Oc · 02-24-2021, 06:26 PM

I was all set to pull the trigger on the banks gauge but found out it doesn't display knock retard which is very important to me, so I went with the aeroforce. Banks is a much better looking unit and probably has more pid's but it's missing that important one.

Trochoidal · 02-24-2021, 07:04 PM

Sort of off topic but relative to the Banks input and felt I’d keep it in this thread since it’s active and some what relevant.

I sent an email to Tech Support asking if they are considering the addition of monitoring the PID for knock retard. Maybe they will entertain making a firmware update.

02-23-2021, 03:28 PM	#1
htxSS Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 54	Ethanol Content Gauge Who do you guys think makes the better E gauge?

02-23-2021, 05:06 PM	#3
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Add me to the list for using Banks iDash to read ethanol and so much more. __________________ 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“

02-23-2021, 06:40 PM	#9
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Thanks I will look at the banks gauge. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

02-24-2021, 07:39 AM	#10
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,800	OBD2 blue tooth device and download the Torque Pro app on your phone. __________________ 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

02-24-2021, 08:25 AM	#11
OB0001 2018 SS A8 11.85@117.06 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS A8 "Dark Knight" Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 213	Banks __________________ DARK KNIGHT 2018 SS A8 11.85 @ 117.07 GPI Tuned E85 stock tires Roto Fab CAI LT 2 intake

02-23-2021, 03:42 PM	#2
7LitreC5 Drives: 18 Tahoe RST, 19 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 327	I use a Banks iDash. It gives you ethanol content and a whole lot more.

02-24-2021, 02:42 PM	#12
htxSS Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 54	Thanks Guys!

02-24-2021, 06:26 PM	#13
Doc Oc Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: SC Posts: 185	I was all set to pull the trigger on the banks gauge but found out it doesn't display knock retard which is very important to me, so I went with the aeroforce. Banks is a much better looking unit and probably has more pid's but it's missing that important one. __________________ 2017 2SS A8 TSP LT's, ported msd/95 mm, e85

02-24-2021, 07:04 PM	#14
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Sort of off topic but relative to the Banks input and felt I’d keep it in this thread since it’s active and some what relevant. I sent an email to Tech Support asking if they are considering the addition of monitoring the PID for knock retard. Maybe they will entertain making a firmware update. __________________ 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“

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