big67

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Does anyone know if there is anywhere to get E85 ethanol in the SF/Peninsula?
Is anyone around running E85? I've been reading good things about on NASIOC.

jonp

I wish. I did a lot of research into trying to find somewhere local to get this stuff. I'd get huge injectors and get a tune on it. Even if it's more expensive (even though it wouldn't be) because I would be buying 100% American made fuel. Oh, some lab in Berzerkely was the only place I saw listed as having e85 and it was a private filling station..probably research.

We need to learn from Brazil on this one.

It would be even sweeter if they gave you a smog pass like the diesel guys lol.

GST Motorsports

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There is a station in Concord that sells E85 at the pump for $3.69 a gallon. There is a new pump opening in Hayward on A Street at the end of September.

Oh and E85 rocks!

Mike

big67

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Thanks MIke,
That's what I've heard. Do you know the cross street of the hayward station?

wimprezax06

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yea there is one at concord. and it was cheap! but it burns faster i guess

subie OCD

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Where in concord?

AdamBOMB_STi

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top of willow pass right off of hwy 4. by the naval weapon station

ApexAssassin

Mm-hmm. Not as much energy content, but that pays off with a higher octane level. I don't know of any here in the South Bay, but I could be wrong.

NorCalBugEye

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there is a pump that's supposed to be opening soon on commercial st. but dont know of any others in south bay.

earlyapex

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We are seeing 50whp+ on E85 over 91 octane on Evos so far.

Magic gas.

I have only seen a 3-4mpg loss on my Evo so far.

$3.49 a gallon

jonp

wooot! Hey, do you know if there is any type of "alternative fuel" smog benefits of converting over like there is with a CNG or Propane?

earlyapex

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No, technically it is illegal to run E85 in a non-flex fuel vehicle.

Obviously being "illegal" hasn't stopped a bunch of people however.

jonp

I don't see how that would be true considering regular 91 octane has atleast 10% ethanol already. I'm not aware of any violations off the top of my head either.

earlyapex

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I didn't say anything about 91 octane. I said E85, in a flex fuel vehicle.

bumblebee03

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What a timely thread! I was just dong a search for "ethanol conversions" and many websites popped up. Of course, they say stuff like "Please note: not legal for sale or use in California on any certified or controlled vehicles/engines.." Ugh!!