e85 and AZ
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e85 and AZ
Hi there. I’m currently planning on moving from MN to the Scottsdale area in the fall. I’m wondering about the e85 situation. I currently have an Evo X tuned on e85 and 93, both of which sound difficult to get in AZ.
It was a conservative tune from RS Motors in MN and probably really was tuned on e70ish. However, e54 is probably stretching it a bit.
Are there stations that consistently have higher ethanol content, such as e70-e85, or should I just retune to e54? That being said, is it worth tossing in a flex fuel kit and tuning? I do have a DW65C and FIC1100’s.
If I do the flex fuel kit, it sounds like it would be on the Tephra. Is it possible to still use a COBB AP for the gauges even if you’re running a map from the Tephra?
Just looking for some advice! Thanks!
It was a conservative tune from RS Motors in MN and probably really was tuned on e70ish. However, e54 is probably stretching it a bit.
Are there stations that consistently have higher ethanol content, such as e70-e85, or should I just retune to e54? That being said, is it worth tossing in a flex fuel kit and tuning? I do have a DW65C and FIC1100’s.
If I do the flex fuel kit, it sounds like it would be on the Tephra. Is it possible to still use a COBB AP for the gauges even if you’re running a map from the Tephra?
Just looking for some advice! Thanks!
Hi there. I’m currently planning on moving from MN to the Scottsdale area in the fall. I’m wondering about the e85 situation. I currently have an Evo X tuned on e85 and 93, both of which sound difficult to get in AZ.
It was a conservative tune from RS Motors in MN and probably really was tuned on e70ish. However, e54 is probably stretching it a bit.
Are there stations that consistently have higher ethanol content, such as e70-e85, or should I just retune to e54? That being said, is it worth tossing in a flex fuel kit and tuning? I do have a DW65C and FIC1100’s.
If I do the flex fuel kit, it sounds like it would be on the Tephra. Is it possible to still use a COBB AP for the gauges even if you’re running a map from the Tephra?
Just looking for some advice! Thanks!
It was a conservative tune from RS Motors in MN and probably really was tuned on e70ish. However, e54 is probably stretching it a bit.
Are there stations that consistently have higher ethanol content, such as e70-e85, or should I just retune to e54? That being said, is it worth tossing in a flex fuel kit and tuning? I do have a DW65C and FIC1100’s.
If I do the flex fuel kit, it sounds like it would be on the Tephra. Is it possible to still use a COBB AP for the gauges even if you’re running a map from the Tephra?
Just looking for some advice! Thanks!
Not sure about the COBB Access system.
BTW, I follow the RS guys on FB. Would love to have Ronnie's shop work on my RS!
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I would wait until you get into the Scottsdale area & check the content yourself. You may find all the stations have a 70% to 85% content. But having a full flex fuel setup would be optimum for sure
Not sure about the COBB Access system.
BTW, I follow the RS guys on FB. Would love to have Ronnie's shop work on my RS!
Not sure about the COBB Access system.
BTW, I follow the RS guys on FB. Would love to have Ronnie's shop work on my RS!
Cool to hear. Ronnie does amazing work!
Hoping to meet some other car owners when I move down!
I live in So. Cal & most of our stations are 85% compliant
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So there’s only handful of ethanol stations in the east valley that carry ethanol. I’ll list them out for you below.
Valero on Higley and Pecos - only carries E54 (always consistent)
Valero on Scottsdale and McKellips- varies between E54 and E85 (never consistent)
Chevron at the Cobblestone Auto Spa on I-10 and Elliot - E54 (always consistent)
Chevron on Val Vista and Broadway - varries between E70 and E85 (this is the best station for ethanol in my opinion. They are a private/family owned gas station and they import their ethanol from Texas)
As far as 93 octane is concerned, we don’t get it here. ACN91 is the highest non ethanol pump gas we get
Hope this helps
Valero on Higley and Pecos - only carries E54 (always consistent)
Valero on Scottsdale and McKellips- varies between E54 and E85 (never consistent)
Chevron at the Cobblestone Auto Spa on I-10 and Elliot - E54 (always consistent)
Chevron on Val Vista and Broadway - varries between E70 and E85 (this is the best station for ethanol in my opinion. They are a private/family owned gas station and they import their ethanol from Texas)
As far as 93 octane is concerned, we don’t get it here. ACN91 is the highest non ethanol pump gas we get
Hope this helps
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As far as flex fuel is concerned, I would definitely consider it. I’m running it on my Evo X. It’s so nice to not have to worry about the ethanol content...just fill up and go. When you get here give UMS Tuning a call. A lot of their business is Evo’s and Tony is a phenomenal tuner. He’ll get you taken care if a re-tune is in order
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So there’s only handful of ethanol stations in the east valley that carry ethanol. I’ll list them out for you below.
Valero on Higley and Pecos - only carries E54 (always consistent)
Chevron on Val Vista and Broadway - varries between E70 and E85 (this is the best station for ethanol in my opinion. They are a private/family owned gas station and they import their ethanol from Texas)
Valero on Higley and Pecos - only carries E54 (always consistent)
Chevron on Val Vista and Broadway - varries between E70 and E85 (this is the best station for ethanol in my opinion. They are a private/family owned gas station and they import their ethanol from Texas)
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Hi there. I’m currently planning on moving from MN to the Scottsdale area in the fall. I’m wondering about the e85 situation. I currently have an Evo X tuned on e85 and 93, both of which sound difficult to get in AZ.
It was a conservative tune from RS Motors in MN and probably really was tuned on e70ish. However, e54 is probably stretching it a bit.
Are there stations that consistently have higher ethanol content, such as e70-e85, or should I just retune to e54? That being said, is it worth tossing in a flex fuel kit and tuning? I do have a DW65C and FIC1100’s.
If I do the flex fuel kit, it sounds like it would be on the Tephra. Is it possible to still use a COBB AP for the gauges even if you’re running a map from the Tephra?
Just looking for some advice! Thanks!
It was a conservative tune from RS Motors in MN and probably really was tuned on e70ish. However, e54 is probably stretching it a bit.
Are there stations that consistently have higher ethanol content, such as e70-e85, or should I just retune to e54? That being said, is it worth tossing in a flex fuel kit and tuning? I do have a DW65C and FIC1100’s.
If I do the flex fuel kit, it sounds like it would be on the Tephra. Is it possible to still use a COBB AP for the gauges even if you’re running a map from the Tephra?
Just looking for some advice! Thanks!
I use both GasBuddy (sometimes unreliable) and "Alt Fuel" apps in looking for where to pick up E85. They will be more up to date than a forum post to be honest. I just pulled up Phoenix in Alt Fuel and I see about 12 E85 stations in the area.
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