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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Guys, I hope you are keeping in mind that E85 will decrease your fuel milage by 30% +/-. So it you pay 20% less for the E85 than Premium, you get a net LOSS of 10% I am seeing prices here in Michiagan that are about 20 - 25% less than premium, so if you are looking to do this only as a fuel cost savings, you may be barking up the wrong tree.
Since E85 has higher octane than premium, so with a proper tune you will get more power, if that is what you are looking for.
That's the whole point of an E-tune esmarkey. The Cobalt guys are making ridiculous power on E-tunes (400+ hp at the wheels for example), typically making 10-18% more power on E than they would on a 93 octane tune. Most are getting tuned for "E-blends" (i.e. a 50% 93 octane, 50% Ethanol gas mix in the tank) as that's shown the best results. Good stuff if you have access to it for sure. It's not my cup of tea because E gas isn't offered in CT unless you drive a DOT dumptruck lol. <--- ("corny", get it? )

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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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No I can't get it either, Unless I sneek into Joint Base Lewis McCord.

wouldn't want to run up on Janet Napolitano, with the fast & furious bunch.
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by asanti
That's the whole point of an E-tune esmarkey. The Cobalt guys are making ridiculous power on E-tunes (400+ hp at the wheels for example), typically making 10-18% more power on E than they would on a 93 octane tune. Most are getting tuned for "E-blends" (i.e. a 50% 93 octane, 50% Ethanol gas mix in the tank) as that's shown the best results. Good stuff if you have access to it for sure. It's not my cup of tea because E gas isn't offered in CT unless you drive a DOT dumptruck lol. <--- ("corny", get it? )

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I figured that asanti, just saw a lot of comments about hom much less $ E85 costs and though some might have thought it was a cost saver.
I have seen stations here in Michigan that sell, it, but not enough to switch over. Besides, with the stage kit installed, I am satified with the power this little wagon makes. I am not sure I would want to hold onto the steering wheel with that much more power.... Maybe it 's my age talking
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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rob you get a chance to fill up on the e yet
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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I filled up this morning. :)
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I am on e85 now and I'll update on it tomorrow because I going to the track tonight.

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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Oh I'll be out there 2
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Where is that u gas station
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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In boca raton off of us1.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Little update: I did a little pull, rolled into wot in 3rd gear and pulls pretty smooth.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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i might bring my 5 gallon jug of e85 just in case its pretty far to pbir and it runs out fast when you race



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