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Leafy 10-12-2012 02:59 PM

This is the most up to date one that I know of. Alternative Fuels Data Center: Ethanol Fueling Station Locations

Ryan_G 10-12-2012 03:02 PM

If you use google there are websites that mark E85 station locations. You can also order it in 55 gallon drums from distributors.

compaddict 10-12-2012 03:18 PM

Ordered two! Thanks!!

Originally Posted by dvcn (Post 938667)
I apologize for jacking this thread. My posts must seem non sequitur. I know, I should start my own thread that has useful E85 information, mea culpa.



Here is a baby bottle that requires no math:

Echecker - E85 Fuel Test Tube

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1350064237


soviet 10-12-2012 03:20 PM

For some reason, Subaru world is in a different universe.

A universe where 10.x AFRs.... 140psi compression - are apparently normal.

Leafy 10-12-2012 03:27 PM

No kidding. And I justed checked my impreza FSM to make sure, 142-171 psi is the actual compression spec. Weirdness.

Efini~FC3S 10-12-2012 04:37 PM


Originally Posted by Ryan_G (Post 938719)
You can also order it in 55 gallon drums from distributors.

srsly? :idea:

That would be awesome.

Biggest thing holding me back from running E85 (other than having to spend $600 on injectors and fuel pump) is that the closest E85 pump is 20+ miles from my house...

But if I could order 55 gallon drums :fael:

dvcn 10-12-2012 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by Leafy (Post 938718)
This is the most up to date one that I know of. Alternative Fuels Data Center: Ethanol Fueling Station Locations

Best location link I've seen, thanks!


Originally Posted by Efini~FC3S (Post 938771)
Biggest thing holding me back from running E85 (other than having to spend $600 on injectors and fuel pump) is that the closest E85 pump is 20+ miles from my house...

But if I could order 55 gallon drums :fael:

Somewhat related, I ordered these a few days ago($95 shipped for four 5gal VP fuel jugs):

BOX OF 4 RED 5 GALLON RACE FUEL JUGS CIRCLE TRACK IMCA | eBay

These five gallon fuel jugs are a lot easier to manage than a 55gal drum.

EO2K 10-12-2012 05:13 PM

Bleh! Closest station is 45 miles away... /unsub

triple88a 10-12-2012 06:51 PM

How long does it take for stuff to settle in the bottle?

18psi 10-12-2012 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 938781)
Bleh! Closest station is 45 miles away... /unsub

It amazes me that a craphole like Suckramental has this stuff all over the place yet you Bay Area guys are totally screwed.

But I'm not complaining:giggle:

jim_rocketmow 10-13-2012 05:37 AM

What spark plugs are guys using with E85?? Currenly I have some Denso iridiums IK22 (& COPS) but still there is too much spark blow.. Gapped to 0.6mm

dvcn 10-13-2012 10:12 AM


Originally Posted by jim_rocketmow (Post 938907)
What spark plugs are guys using with E85?? Currenly I have some Denso iridiums IK22 (& COPS) but still there is too much spark blow.. Gapped to 0.6mm

BKR7E's gapped at .026" on a stock 1.6 ignition. Blowout happened at 18psi as AFR's approached 10.0. Yes, that is WAY too rich. I aim for 11.8-12.0, doesn't always happen.

ZX-Tex 10-13-2012 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 938817)
It amazes me that a craphole like Suckramental has this stuff all over the place yet you Bay Area guys are totally screwed.

Sacramento, being in the valley and all, has lots of strict pollution controls. Even 10+ years ago, when the Air Force ALC was still there, they had implemented a lot of pollution controls that other AF bases did not have, like an elaborate exhaust scrubbing paint facility, and pressurized steam parts cleaners, including capturing the scum washed off of the parts and collecting it as hazardous waste.

triple88a 10-13-2012 03:46 PM

So going back to the cup guys.. how long does it take to settle? If you were to get a 55 gallon drum and fill up your car I'd imagine you'd have to mix it up before you drain it?

dvcn 10-14-2012 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by triple88a (Post 939005)
So going back to the cup guys.. how long does it take to settle? If you were to get a 55 gallon drum and fill up your car I'd imagine you'd have to mix it up before you drain it?

I think the instructions say to let it sit for "a few" to five minutes. The couple times I tried it, with a much lesser method, it seemed that things settled out in 1-2 minutes.

Mix it up before you drain it?

triple88a 10-15-2012 05:16 AM

Right, you'd have to mix up the E85 to drain it from the 55 gallon drum.

chicksdigmiatas 10-20-2012 12:16 AM

Good lord, this thread was jacked more times than Hustler at the bath house. I am glad I learned to tune a subaru from this.

18psi 10-20-2012 01:05 AM

don't you need to go host a gay orgy on m net?

peace fgt

Faeflora 10-20-2012 01:52 AM

This thread sucks.

triple88a 10-20-2012 12:55 PM

True true, needs more purple.


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