Spool Perf E85 Tester

[galaxy]

This seems pretty cool if it works reliably…

https://spoolperformance.com/collec...performance-handheld-ethanol-content-analyzer

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[Uf0_1]

I've ran the Spool Ethanol Analyzers on some of my other cars that were running an e-mix and they worked flawlessly. The only complaint I have with Spool is that their fuel filters are no good. They also have great customer service. As long as you have a receipt, they will take care of any issues you may have.

 

[GL95]

This seems pretty cool if it works reliably…

https://spoolperformance.com/collec...performance-handheld-ethanol-content-analyzer

You can install an inline sensor and integrate it with the can bus for that price or not much more

 

[Jeepwx03]

For the cost I think I'd go with at least an inline sensor to monitor with a gauge at least. This is what I went with:

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[schmeky]

That price is insane.

The little cheapie ones for under $20.00 work very well. These are based on simple chemistry.

 

[5.0_Lojos]

Reading this has prompt me to ask the question about running a sensor (Fore Innovations fuel system) to monitor E85 in real time on a gauge. Is this a good practice? And what kit is available to do this? Id prefer something like this than to test e85 with every fill up or on occasion. Not trying to hijack the post but I think this can be discussed here? Thanks in advance.

 

[Jeepwx03]

Reading this has prompt me to ask the question about running a sensor (Fore Innovations fuel system) to monitor E85 in real time on a gauge. Is this a good practice? And what kit is available to do this? Id prefer something like this than to test e85 with every fill up or on occasion. Not trying to hijack the post but I think this can be discussed here? Thanks in advance.

I did this with the links I posted above. I love it. I've been able to use it to identify what stations have better ethonal content in my area.

 

[5.0_Lojos]

Awesome bro! I'll look into it.

 

[John S]

You can install an inline sensor and integrate it with the can bus

Please elaborate - best location to splice in the sensor, and how/why to integrate it with the can bus? I've been using the cheap but very effective test-tube method before filling up but seeing an actual readout real time would instill even more confidence of what's feeding the engine, especially during winter blend season.

 

[CarDad29]

Please elaborate - best location to splice in the sensor, and how/why to integrate it with the can bus? I've been using the cheap but very effective test-tube method before filling up but seeing an actual readout real time would instill even more confidence of what's feeding the engine, especially during winter blend season.

As close to the injectors as feasible. You integrate into CAN BUS so smart tuning can use that reading to decide how much timing to run for actual "flex fuel" behavior. This way you don't swap files when you can't get E, or if you end up with a tank of E60 it doesn't matter that much because the tune adjusts for anything.

I never ended up with a Flex tune in my previous vehicle, but I had a tune targeted for E45. I ran a sensor and that same gauge in my glove box on that car. Used a calculator to blend the mix, then open the glovebox and wait for the content to stabilize and make sure it's around E45 then close it back up and flog on it.

 

[5.0_Lojos]

Should we discuss these options or the availability with our Tuners for their suggestion or input?

 

[Mach1Racer]

Reading this has prompt me to ask the question about running a sensor (Fore Innovations fuel system) to monitor E85 in real time on a gauge. Is this a good practice? And what kit is available to do this? Id prefer something like this than to test e85 with every fill up or on occasion. Not trying to hijack the post but I think this can be discussed here? Thanks in advance.

I currently run a Fuel It E85 sensor with the Fore L2 Dual Pump. Works as intended. Only down side I have noticed is that E85 Race Fuel reads E75 on the Bluetooth App. Basically, I need to see about calibrating it. It is consistent either way, so I know what the E85 content is registering at.

Also, my shop couldn’t use the fittings because they were too small for the Fore system. It is designed to fit factory fuel system sizing.

YES, I tested it against the E85 bottle reader for good measure. Then test

https://fuel-it.com/products/fuel-it-flex-fuel-kits-ford-mustang-5-0

 

[5.0_Lojos]

I guess what I am also asking is if the tuner sets you up woth the E85 tune wouldn't he set certain parameters for safety in case you do get subpar E85 fuel? So testing or viewing the E85 quality is more for peace of mind but at the end of the day a proper tune will adjust accordingly? Would it not?

 

[SheepDog]

Also, my shop couldn’t use the fittings because they were too small for the Fore system. It is designed to fit factory fuel system sizing.

You need to run it on the return side of the system, with this adapter that allows you to use up to -10 fittings. There is a bypass in the fitting that allows any additional fuel to flow around the 3/8" ports on the sensor itself

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[Mach1Racer]

I guess what I am also asking is if the tuner sets you up woth the E85 tune wouldn't he set certain parameters for safety in case you do get subpar E85 fuel? So testing or viewing the E85 quality is more for peace of mind but at the end of the day a proper tune will adjust accordingly? Would it not?

Not sure what other tuners do but mine has set the tune where pump E85 (which varies in Ethanol content) will work fine assuming it is about E60.

You need to run it on the return side of the system, with this adapter that allows you to use up to -10 fittings. There is a bypass in the fitting that allows any additional fuel to flow around the 3/8" ports on the sensor itself

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I’m not sure how they made it work but they damn sure charged me for it.

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