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Winter blend gas and E/85

Started by SHOnUup, October 12, 2014, 10:36:14 AM

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SHOnUup

Quote from: Airbornemaikai on October 28, 2014, 01:28:51 AM
I was running a 93 tune but also stuck with 91 octane. So i blended with e85. After the track on sunday I reverted back to 2 bar and 91 though for the winter, I may as well save some money because the roads are brutal here in the winter
Looks like that blend helped you out with the killer times you threw down in some thick DA #'s.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOmanMike84

Quote from: SHOnUup on October 28, 2014, 06:49:06 AM
Quote from: SHOmanMike84 on October 28, 2014, 12:55:39 AM
I'm stuck with 91 octane here in CA, with my 25% mix of E85 I'm at about 93.8 octane. More than likely going to experiment with meth once I get these downpipes put on.
Are you monitoring with anything Mike?

Rich

Yes indeed, I go back and forth with Dash Command and Torque Pro.


2013 SHO, PP, Unleashed E25 tune, 3bar, aFe panel filter, 170* thermo, PPE catted DP's, 3rd cat delete, Eibach springs, Black powder coated flower wheels.

ecoboostsho

Well I did it...although I'm a little light on the E85 at the moment.  I used an E-85 calculator and guessed at how much fuel I had in my tank based on the miles left reading and I must have been a bit off so I only got 1 of the 2 gallons of fuel in my car...so I'm probably only around E12 LOL  I will adjust next time accordingly - will still be Interesting to see what happens as I haven't had time to drive it yet.
2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

SHOnUup

Quote from: ecoboostsho on October 28, 2014, 01:34:30 PM
Well I did it...although I'm a little light on the E85 at the moment.  I used an E-85 calculator and guessed at how much fuel I had in my tank based on the miles left reading and I must have been a bit off so I only got 1 of the 2 gallons of fuel in my car...so I'm probably only around E12 LOL  I will adjust next time accordingly - will still be Interesting to see what happens as I haven't had time to drive it yet.
Don't know if it would matter much, probably depends on how far you'd have to travel to from e/85 to normal gas, but I put my e/85 splash in first as to mix it better.

Can't wait to hear the results!

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ecoboostsho

Its two gas stations but only 3 blocks apart. I may give that a shot...

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2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

FoMoCoSHO

If you are running Torque, it will show fuel left in tank a a percentage. Just make sure the car is flat then it's easy to calculate.

ecoboostsho

I am definitely running Torque. :) I forgot about that. Thanks!

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2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

Larrylu

I went out shopping for E85 today and so far I drew a blank. The place I found on the Internet said they took it out 2 years ago. I'm still following leads. Hopefully one of them will prove fruitful. In the meantime I filled up with Mobil 93 for the first time and reset my KR. I'm not expecting any major difference but it's worth checking while I hunt E85. Kind of funny when I ask many of the station employees if they know where I could buy E85, I often get that blank stare. They don't even know what I'm talking about.
2010 Loaded, Non PP, Steel Blue Metallic, Livernois Stage 4+, Blacked out grill, Nexus 7 Tablet running Torque Pro

SHOnUup

Quote from: Larrylu on October 28, 2014, 04:34:57 PM
I went out shopping for E85 today and so far I drew a blank. The place I found on the Internet said they took it out 2 years ago. I'm still following leads. Hopefully one of them will prove fruitful. In the meantime I filled up with Mobil 93 for the first time and reset my KR. I'm not expecting any major difference but it's worth checking while I hunt E85. Kind of funny when I ask many of the station employees if they know where I could buy E85, I often get that blank stare. They don't even know what I'm talking about.
What planet are you searching for this said rare earth liquid substance? :P

Good luck!

Rich
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

Larrylu


Quote from: SHOnUup on October 28, 2014, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: Larrylu on October 28, 2014, 04:34:57 PM
I went out shopping for E85 today and so far I drew a blank. The place I found on the Internet said they took it out 2 years ago. I'm still following leads. Hopefully one of them will prove fruitful. In the meantime I filled up with Mobil 93 for the first time and reset my KR. I'm not expecting any major difference but it's worth checking while I hunt E85. Kind of funny when I ask many of the station employees if they know where I could buy E85, I often get that blank stare. They don't even know what I'm talking about.
What planet are you searching for this said rare earth liquid substance? :P

Good luck!

Rich

Just a little hick planet called Upstate NY. At least I can get what's labeled 93 octane so it could be worse! 
2010 Loaded, Non PP, Steel Blue Metallic, Livernois Stage 4+, Blacked out grill, Nexus 7 Tablet running Torque Pro

ecoboostsho

#immediateimprovement just ran home and even Tue gallon I put in did awesome! Max KR at part throttle was 1. Before I was getting 2 to 3.5 consistently. Trims and fuel pressure are all good. You guys rock! Can't wait to mix it properly.

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2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

SHOdded

I think you have started a mini-flight-to-quality, Rich :)  There is some hope for Gen 4.1!
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!

SHOnUup

Quote from: Larrylu on October 28, 2014, 05:12:26 PM

Quote from: SHOnUup on October 28, 2014, 04:47:24 PM
Quote from: Larrylu on October 28, 2014, 04:34:57 PM
I went out shopping for E85 today and so far I drew a blank. The place I found on the Internet said they took it out 2 years ago. I'm still following leads. Hopefully one of them will prove fruitful. In the meantime I filled up with Mobil 93 for the first time and reset my KR. I'm not expecting any major difference but it's worth checking while I hunt E85. Kind of funny when I ask many of the station employees if they know where I could buy E85, I often get that blank stare. They don't even know what I'm talking about.
What planet are you searching for this said rare earth liquid substance? :P

Good luck!

Rich

Just a little hick planet called Upstate NY. At least I can get what's labeled 93 octane so it could be worse!
Optimism...I like it.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

Quote from: ecoboostsho on October 28, 2014, 05:37:47 PM
#immediateimprovement just ran home and even Tue gallon I put in did awesome! Max KR at part throttle was 1. Before I was getting 2 to 3.5 consistently. Trims and fuel pressure are all good. You guys rock! Can't wait to mix it properly.

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Great news!

Eases the mind a bit for sure.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

Quote from: SHOdded on October 28, 2014, 05:51:18 PM
I think you have started a mini-flight-to-quality, Rich :)  There is some hope for Gen 4.1!
Haha!

After seeing the info about "same" fuel system this seemed like the best route.

Gonna have to ask FoMoCoSHO if there's a 1-800 number for corn addiction.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.