mixing your own E85?
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mixing your own E85?
Ive heard alot about the inconsistencies in the e85 on the pump i know that VP and Sunoco make E85 that is pure and consistent. however it is expensive and hard to get. i heard a suggestion that i mix my own E85 using alcohol and adding 15% gasoline, has anyone tried this before or is it not what im looking for? thanks
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Re: mixing your own E85?
You also have to apply for a permit. and jump through legal hoops if you want to "make" it yourself. Also your home insurance will not like any of this going on in your garage. I looked into this 2 years ago, and said screw it and just bought a tester.
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Re: mixing your own E85?
I thinking of trying a couple of the 5 gal Sunoco pales of e85R. maybe I can mix it with my pump e85 and come up with somting that will be suitable!!
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Re: mixing your own E85?
No do not mix it with pump E85 its same concept.
You can get barrels of Ignite shipped for less than the VP fuel. You can also get E98 shipped. there are multiple places that ship it.
Ignite is 230 for E98 plus shipping. One barrel is 225 shipping and the more you order the less per barrel the shipping cost. Ignite 114 is 270 plus shipping. I also got a quote from another company for E98 shippd was 425. All 55 gallon drums
You can get barrels of Ignite shipped for less than the VP fuel. You can also get E98 shipped. there are multiple places that ship it.
Ignite is 230 for E98 plus shipping. One barrel is 225 shipping and the more you order the less per barrel the shipping cost. Ignite 114 is 270 plus shipping. I also got a quote from another company for E98 shippd was 425. All 55 gallon drums
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No do not mix it with pump E85 its same concept.
You can get barrels of Ignite shipped for less than the VP fuel. You can also get E98 shipped. there are multiple places that ship it.
Ignite is 230 for E98 plus shipping. One barrel is 225 shipping and the more you order the less per barrel the shipping cost. Ignite 114 is 270 plus shipping. I also got a quote from another company for E98 shippd was 425. All 55 gallon drums
You can get barrels of Ignite shipped for less than the VP fuel. You can also get E98 shipped. there are multiple places that ship it.
Ignite is 230 for E98 plus shipping. One barrel is 225 shipping and the more you order the less per barrel the shipping cost. Ignite 114 is 270 plus shipping. I also got a quote from another company for E98 shippd was 425. All 55 gallon drums
Ive been looking locally and within the state for E85 and E98 shipped and so far havent turned up anything under $830 for VP E85 55 54 gallon drum shipped.
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Call Ignite Fuel @ 317-407-8944
Also just search for E85 online you'll find a forum for it and has a list for all the dealers and they will all mainly ship
Also just search for E85 online you'll find a forum for it and has a list for all the dealers and they will all mainly ship
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Re: mixing your own E85?
Good info. yea i called the guys at ignite 450 isnt bad shipped, for a 55 gal drum, wish i lived closer i would get some of the 5 gal pales, but if the fuel changes will stay minial and A/F dont drastically change i will be ok. thanks for everyones help!
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Re: mixing your own E85?
yea all you need is a flex fuel sensor and a 93 map and an e85 map, run the wire from the sensor that outputs voltage based on ethanol percentage and the ecu will do the rest
yay for technology
yay for technology
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I've run the same tune all year long, with ethanol content ranging from 88% the whole way down to 72% here in PA with no changes at the 600hp level on my personal stock engine K20. It richens up a hair, but whatever. Perhaps I don't tune to the ragged edge.
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Good info I have just switched to e85 and was concered with what I was hearing but both you and another member have told me the same thing both on 500+ whp set ups as mine is as well. thanks all for all the info.
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Re: mixing your own E85?
You would think they would have a consistent blend from the refinery and whatever they load on the tanker should be the same... it's more than likely that fresh e85 being pumped into a holding tank with older e85 (possibly even from a different supplier) that could cause the purity issues