Couple Quick E-85 Questions

ForceFed4g63 · 05-05-2011, 09:48 PM

Is anybody here using E-85? Wes I know you are. I'm thinking of setting up an E-85 tune for the track on the car and want to see if anybody is having bad luck here locally.

Anybody had any issues as far as gumming up injectors or valvetrain? Supposedly some of the stations that carry it haven't properly cleaned the tank they used when they switched to Ethanol, causing old fuel or diesel residue to clog up fuel pump filters and other things. Anybody ever had this issue in the area? Any particular station that has good E-85?

WTFWSAT · 05-05-2011, 10:11 PM

been running mine since february...obviously its only been a few months but everything looked fine. the only thing i have noticed is a little more condensation in the valve covers...just keep an eye on your oil. the only station i know of is on ladson rd beside showzone.

Jonathan · 05-05-2011, 10:27 PM

It would be wise to possibly invest in a personal tester as well. Many stations have variations in their E85..also depending on time of year it may be only equal to E-74. I know in phoenix it was very consistent but yet to determine that here.

Ethanol checkers are extremely inexpensive insurance for your motor.

Just something to think about.

SOADweskey · 05-05-2011, 10:28 PM

My car started idling poorly and it went right back to being happy with 93 in the tank. I have not pulled my injectors yet to check for gunk but I am expecting to see a bit. I don't think it will be a problem if you at least run a tank of 93 at least every third tank of gas.

My car has a meter in it that tells the ethanol percentage and so far Ladson has always been 85 percent.

ForceFed4g63 · 05-05-2011, 10:44 PM

Thanks guys, I guess I mainly wanted to see if anyone had issues with the Ladson station. If I switch I'll only run E-85 at the track or for some occasional fun on the weekends, so if anything I would say no more than one tank a month. I think that will be fine but figured I'd ask.

WTFWSAT · 05-06-2011, 06:27 AM

Are you guys switching from a 93 gas tune to an e85 tune or are your cars "flexfuel"?

LilRedEclipse · 05-06-2011, 07:20 AM

I tested the mix at yemassee all year round and it was E85 every month, even through this winter. So I'm not sure about up there.

Also you probably saw my problem with a "dead" injector. Well it gummed up the inside of the injector not the outside.

ElecTech · 05-06-2011, 07:56 AM

The E-85 will remove any buildup and deposites from your tank, lines, valves, etc. That is the good and the bad. If you are fortunate it will all go into the filter, but as stated, it could get caught in the injector screens. Just something to keep in mind. I would recommend a filter change after the first couple of tanks, especially if your car is a high mileage car that may have years of fuel deposits.

SOADweskey · 05-06-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTFWSAT

Are you guys switching from a 93 gas tune to an e85 tune or are your cars "flexfuel"?

I switch tunes. I spent a lot of time dialing the tunes in on a dyno but the short version is that with e85 I give it 20% more fuel, 5deg more timing, and 12lbs more boost. And make an extra 150 AWHP.

Carlrx7 · 05-06-2011, 12:12 PM

I run e85 and gas up at the Ladson station. Ps don't use jbweld to fix a broken intank fitting.

Harry · 05-06-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlrx7

I run e85 and gas up at the Ladson station. Ps don't use jbweld to fix a broken intank fitting.

Found your pump problem I see.

Foose04 · 05-09-2011, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTFWSAT

the only station i know of is on ladson rd beside showzone.

We actually have 3 local, I've called the other two and confirmed. Any iPhone people, I used "Flex Fuel" app. It works ok, but crashes sometimes in map mode.

EZ Shop
4137 Ladson Rd,
Ladson, SC 29456

Givans Stop & Shop
1830 HWY 61
Ridgeville, SC 29472

Spinx
426 N Highway 52
Monks Corner, SC 29461

1iron · 05-09-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foose04

We actually have 3 local, I've called the other two and confirmed. Any iPhone people, I used "Flex Fuel" app. It works ok, but crashes sometimes in map mode.

EZ Shop
4137 Ladson Rd,
Ladson, SC 29456

Givans Stop & Shop
1830 HWY 61
Ridgeville, SC 29472

Spinx
426 N Highway 52
Monks Corner, SC 29461

Those are only local if you live in the sticks.

BAD BOB · 05-09-2011, 08:47 PM

not ladson. just bc you live on an island dont mean we all live in the sticks

1iron · 05-09-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD BOB

not ladson. just bc you live on an island dont mean we all live in the sticks

I can see downtown from my house. If you live more than two miles from the ocean, you live in the sticks.

namewastaken_0_0 · 05-12-2011, 10:05 PM

I won't speak for him but I will say what I know. A dude who goes to showzone has the black wrx (you dorchester normals will know who I am referring to) he uses E85, iirc what he said he would do is put in a full tank of 93 at least once a month.....

And yellow audi s4 dude I think all the time runs E85 with out anything added afaik.

edit: my friend has an srt4 neon he ran E85 all the time with nothing added. He was an instructor out at the nuke school, left for Cali a while back......but his car ran flawless aside from traction....

05-05-2011, 09:48 PM	#1
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Couple Quick E-85 Questions Is anybody here using E-85? Wes I know you are. I'm thinking of setting up an E-85 tune for the track on the car and want to see if anybody is having bad luck here locally. Anybody had any issues as far as gumming up injectors or valvetrain? Supposedly some of the stations that carry it haven't properly cleaned the tank they used when they switched to Ethanol, causing old fuel or diesel residue to clog up fuel pump filters and other things. Anybody ever had this issue in the area? Any particular station that has good E-85?

05-05-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	been running mine since february...obviously its only been a few months but everything looked fine. the only thing i have noticed is a little more condensation in the valve covers...just keep an eye on your oil. the only station i know of is on ladson rd beside showzone. __________________ Fastest stock computer 5.0 on the planet! Looking for cheeep msd 6al! PM me! 88 Coupe (turtle) 03 Cobra (tortoise)

05-05-2011, 10:27 PM	#3
Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 273	It would be wise to possibly invest in a personal tester as well. Many stations have variations in their E85..also depending on time of year it may be only equal to E-74. I know in phoenix it was very consistent but yet to determine that here. Ethanol checkers are extremely inexpensive insurance for your motor. Just something to think about. Last edited by Jonathan; 05-05-2011 at 10:30 PM.

05-05-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
SOADweskey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ballston Spa, NY. Posts: 148	My car started idling poorly and it went right back to being happy with 93 in the tank. I have not pulled my injectors yet to check for gunk but I am expecting to see a bit. I don't think it will be a problem if you at least run a tank of 93 at least every third tank of gas. My car has a meter in it that tells the ethanol percentage and so far Ladson has always been 85 percent. __________________ When my car stays in one piece it is fun to drive.

05-06-2011, 06:27 AM	#6
WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	Are you guys switching from a 93 gas tune to an e85 tune or are your cars "flexfuel"? __________________ Fastest stock computer 5.0 on the planet! Looking for cheeep msd 6al! PM me! 88 Coupe (turtle) 03 Cobra (tortoise)

05-05-2011, 10:44 PM	#5
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Thanks guys, I guess I mainly wanted to see if anyone had issues with the Ladson station. If I switch I'll only run E-85 at the track or for some occasional fun on the weekends, so if anything I would say no more than one tank a month. I think that will be fine but figured I'd ask.

05-06-2011, 07:20 AM	#7
LilRedEclipse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 164	I tested the mix at yemassee all year round and it was E85 every month, even through this winter. So I'm not sure about up there. Also you probably saw my problem with a "dead" injector. Well it gummed up the inside of the injector not the outside.

05-06-2011, 07:56 AM	#8
ElecTech Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,489	The E-85 will remove any buildup and deposites from your tank, lines, valves, etc. That is the good and the bad. If you are fortunate it will all go into the filter, but as stated, it could get caught in the injector screens. Just something to keep in mind. I would recommend a filter change after the first couple of tanks, especially if your car is a high mileage car that may have years of fuel deposits. __________________ Jaime

05-06-2011, 12:12 PM	#10
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	I run e85 and gas up at the Ladson station. Ps don't use jbweld to fix a broken intank fitting. __________________ Dark Aladdin

05-09-2011, 08:47 PM	#14
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	not ladson. just bc you live on an island dont mean we all live in the sticks __________________ IM BAD BOB

05-12-2011, 10:05 PM	#16
namewastaken_0_0 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 799	I won't speak for him but I will say what I know. A dude who goes to showzone has the black wrx (you dorchester normals will know who I am referring to) he uses E85, iirc what he said he would do is put in a full tank of 93 at least once a month..... And yellow audi s4 dude I think all the time runs E85 with out anything added afaik. edit: my friend has an srt4 neon he ran E85 all the time with nothing added. He was an instructor out at the nuke school, left for Cali a while back......but his car ran flawless aside from traction....