Ngauge and e85

[chesster51]

I'm preparing to get tuned (93, FF, e85r) I've already purchased and installed a Ngauge and will be tuning with Tuning by James and curious about monitoring ethanol content. I would like to monitor using the Ngauge as opposed to tube testing. I see some are using this kit https://www.fuel-it.com/ford-mustang-5-0-flex-fuel-kits/ which is pricey. Are there other options to accomplish this?

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[barkingspud]

I don't know if the sensor output will work with the analog inputs of the N Gauge but you could install the gauge and drop it in your glovebox. You're only going to look at it once a fill up.

https://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/MTXD.php#3904

 

[Logan@Lethal]

The nGauge is able to calculate estimated ethanol content which will be fine while NA. If REALLY pushing the limits (want an E85R tune.. so tuning for true E85) while boosted, I'd understand wanting to run an innovate or equivalent.

 

[chesster51]

Thanks fellas, appreciate the feedback

 

[Bmaughan]

The nGauge is able to calculate estimated ethanol content which will be fine while NA. If REALLY pushing the limits (want an E85R tune.. so tuning for true E85) while boosted, I'd understand wanting to run an innovate or equivalent.

How is the ngauge able to calculate ethanol content? I’d love to know how to do this...

 

[barkingspud]

How is the ngauge able to calculate ethanol content? I’d love to know how to do this...

The NGauge doesn't do anything but read input from the ODB stream. There is a PID that uses the Wideband O2 sensors with inferred logic to come up with a number. It's OK for most NA applications but not useable for FI applications.

 

[Bmaughan]

The NGauge doesn't do anything but read input from the ODB stream. There is a PID that uses the Wideband O2 sensors with inferred logic to come up with a number. It's OK for most NA applications but not useable for FI applications.

That’s awesome! Where would I find this on the ngauge?

 

[barkingspud]

That’s awesome! Where would I find this on the ngauge?

You need to setup the channel to monitor. See here:

https://www.morepowertuning.com/ngauge-setup-gauges

 

[Logan@Lethal]

Beat me to the punch!

 

[chesster51]

You need to setup the channel to monitor. See here:

https://www.morepowertuning.com/ngauge-setup-gauges

So what channel would I select to setup monitoring ethanol percentage?

 

[Nuked]

Just remember that PID for Ethanol content is only gonna work if the flex fuel logic is turned on in the tune.

 

[barkingspud]

Just remember that PID for Ethanol content is only gonna work if the flex fuel logic is turned on in the tune.

And if this is the case, you'd look for the Alcohol % PID.

 

[Bmaughan]

And if this is the case, you'd look for the Alcohol % PID.

Ah... gotcha. That’s why I haven’t seen it

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