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E30 worth it?

Started by Chris_Flex, June 10, 2017, 03:46:53 PM

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Macgyver

Looks like Ephrata for me. 15mins.

SilvererSHO

Quote from: f8tlSHO on June 12, 2017, 10:11:26 AM
Quote from: ChrisxHowe on June 11, 2017, 05:14:45 PM
Ok great

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I just realized you are in Lancaster area, I think we talked before. Sheetz has been putting e85 in a bunch of their stations. I use prospect road sheetz, only 1 minute from my house. But I heard there are other sheetz stations putting e85 in. I used to use mollys in Manheim, but they took it out. Then was using wo-go in greenfield, but now sheetz is way closer.


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There's a lot of sheetz out your way....
All Silver(er)SHO.  2012, every option with PP running new Firehawk Indy 500's.

f8tlSHO

Quote from: SilvererSHO on June 13, 2017, 11:29:08 PM
Quote from: f8tlSHO on June 12, 2017, 10:11:26 AM
Quote from: ChrisxHowe on June 11, 2017, 05:14:45 PM
Ok great

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I just realized you are in Lancaster area, I think we talked before. Sheetz has been putting e85 in a bunch of their stations. I use prospect road sheetz, only 1 minute from my house. But I heard there are other sheetz stations putting e85 in. I used to use mollys in Manheim, but they took it out. Then was using wo-go in greenfield, but now sheetz is way closer.


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There's a lot of sheetz out your way....
There are convenience stores like every mile around here..


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2013 Non PP Unleashed 93 E20 3 Bar Tune, K&N drop in 12.491 @ 110.96 120's IAT
Now tuned by ajp...looking to go faster
E30 tune on14psi full weight including 2 child seats,race like a real street car.
12.433 @110.8 140's IAT; Mustang Dyno 332hp / 386tq

SHOdded

Since this thread specifically asks about E30, thought I would post this puff piece here:
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/articles/13109/are-you-ready-for-the-e30-challenge

It was pointed out to me today that the claim is you can get better mpg with E30 than E10.  I have yet to research this, but ... ???  Anyone?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

jbrown9999

No.  E30 is 30% Ethanol, Ethanol has less power per liter than gasoline.  Pure gas will always give you better mileage than a blend.
2016 Ford SHO w/ PP w/ SCT X4 w/ Gearhead tune,
MDesign CAI, non-noise maker pipe
Gapped/colder plugs, Thermostat w/ Water Wetter
MSD COPS, aFe Silver Bullet intake spacer
UPR catch can, BOV to atmosphere mod

f8tlSHO

Quote from: SHOdded on September 07, 2017, 07:06:13 PM
Since this thread specifically asks about E30, thought I would post this puff piece here:
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/articles/13109/are-you-ready-for-the-e30-challenge

It was pointed out to me today that the claim is you can get better mpg with E30 than E10.  I have yet to research this, but ... ???  Anyone?
I drove about 120 miles on the highway the other week, 28.2mpg @65-70mph, on my e30 tune


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2013 Non PP Unleashed 93 E20 3 Bar Tune, K&N drop in 12.491 @ 110.96 120's IAT
Now tuned by ajp...looking to go faster
E30 tune on14psi full weight including 2 child seats,race like a real street car.
12.433 @110.8 140's IAT; Mustang Dyno 332hp / 386tq

SHOdded

What do you get with e10 or e0, tuned or untuned?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

TopherSho

Quote from: f8tlSHO on June 10, 2017, 04:19:16 PM
Yes!!!! I went from e20 to e30, lowered my boost to 14psi and went faster with a better 60ft time... do it and don't look back


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^^ +1

With a good e30 tune (if your fuel system can handle it) your 60ft and 0-60 will gain quite a bit and 3rd gear will benefit as well.
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

f8tlSHO

I think 26-27... but honestly I have been running e20-e30 for 1.5 years.. only had the car for 2 months before I tuned it. I don't normally drive it on trips. Got a minivan to haul all my people and stuff


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2013 Non PP Unleashed 93 E20 3 Bar Tune, K&N drop in 12.491 @ 110.96 120's IAT
Now tuned by ajp...looking to go faster
E30 tune on14psi full weight including 2 child seats,race like a real street car.
12.433 @110.8 140's IAT; Mustang Dyno 332hp / 386tq

Brucelinc

I have made several different road trips lately with my Continental, some tuned for straight 93 and others with additional spark set up for more E.

The best mileage and performance I get is with about a 35% E blend.  Frankly, I was surprised.  I expected mileage to take a hit with higher levels of E but not so with the tune I am running.  Whether running the 93 tune or the E tune, mileage is improved over stock.

YMMV.

StealBlueSho

It honestly depends on the tuner. Brad has probably done more research on our platform from a E tuning perspective than most. He adjust lambda for his E tunes which will make a difference in your MPG... HOWEVER that being said, I am unsure if he is tuning for every day driving or just wide open awesomeness. His throttle tuning and transmission tuning effects everything.. just not sure if he adjusts the fueling for cruising around. Maybe he will chime in?




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f8tlSHO

My mileage normally sucks..... lol... but I know why


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2013 Non PP Unleashed 93 E20 3 Bar Tune, K&N drop in 12.491 @ 110.96 120's IAT
Now tuned by ajp...looking to go faster
E30 tune on14psi full weight including 2 child seats,race like a real street car.
12.433 @110.8 140's IAT; Mustang Dyno 332hp / 386tq

Macgyver

Quote from: f8tlSHO on September 09, 2017, 05:46:24 PM
My mileage normally sucks..... lol... but I know why
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Throttle angle is everything. I have no self control as well over my throttle angle. LOL

I believe AJP has done MPG tunes that people have been happy with. I will def have a 93 tune. E30 Tune. A long trip MPG tune. Would love to hit 30mpg if possible.

The Juke modding is almost done. I will be tuning the SHO in October.

TopherSho

Quote from: ChrisxEco on June 10, 2017, 03:46:53 PM
Ive had unleashed 3bar 93 tune for a few months with a few revisions on my flex feels great but was thinking about going with a E30 tune I have plenty of e85 stations near me. The extra $99 for E30 tune worth the difference in performance?

2013 Ford Flex Ecoboost
H&R lowering springs
Sctx4 4bar map(Torrie tune)

I would say do the e30 blend before meth.  It helps the launch sooooo much. 
2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
Best 0-60 public road 4.35s
Best 1/4 of 12.61 no DA correction

Blackhawk

Torries E30 tune knocked almost a half second off my quarter from the 93 tune.  I suspect it will be even more once I lower the car and get new tires.