How many run NO ETHANOL GAS?

FERRARI · 11-08-2010, 08:51 AM

I use pure gas....NO ETHANOL 93 OCTANE There is a big difference in power you will notice right away. Yes it costs more, but to me it is well worth the added "KICK IN THE ***" that it gives, no matter what your are driving. Anyone else on the forum use this?

Jeffblue · 11-08-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI

I use pure gas....NO ETHANOL 93 OCTANE There is a big difference in power you will notice right away. Yes it costs more, but to me it is well worth the added "KICK IN THE ***" that it gives, no matter what your are driving. Anyone else on the forum use this?

there isn't a single pure gas station near where i live, so i am stuck with the 10% diluted stuff

'10Anamoly · 11-08-2010, 09:05 AM

Anyone know where to find the no ethanol gas stations?

Jeffblue · 11-08-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Anyone know where to find the no ethanol gas stations?

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

WarmAndSCSI · 11-08-2010, 09:29 AM

There's nothing wrong with an ethanol mix if you add a little bit of timing advance to take advantage of it. Yes, it will get slightly worse economy, but you can indeed make a bit more power if you're tuned for even a 10% mixture.

daisuke149 · 11-08-2010, 10:42 AM

not a single one near me...

theDreamer · 11-08-2010, 10:43 AM

None in Houston.
I would bet some of the tracks in Houston are ethanol free but cannot always get that.

FERRARI · 11-08-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

not a single one near me...

Did you check out Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

daisuke149 · 11-08-2010, 10:55 AM

yup..

TreeSemdyZee · 11-08-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

All of the stations in my area on this list have been proven to have alcohol in the gas.
After working in two different gas stations 25 years ago that both had alcohol in the gas, I truly doubt that there is ANY pure gas to be had. If I'm not mistaken, there are government regulations saying that the gas has to contain alcohol. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's the case.

Ztoon · 11-08-2010, 12:07 PM

I've always used Chevron 94, ethanol free. Then I was lured in by the cheap prices at Costco, 91 w.10% ethanol. After two tanks I'm going back to Chevron.
Noticeable difference.

ChrisSlicks · 11-08-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

All of the stations in my area on this list have been proven to have alcohol in the gas.
After working in two different gas stations 25 years ago that both had alcohol in the gas, I truly doubt that there is ANY pure gas to be had. If I'm not mistaken, there are government regulations saying that the gas has to contain alcohol. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's the case.

The Federal law states that regular gasoline cannot contain more than 10% ethanol. It does not mandate its use however some states have made that decision. In places like MA and CA you won't find any non-ethanol regular gas for that reason.

FERRARI · 11-08-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ztoon

I've always used Chevron 94, ethanol free. Then I was lured in by the cheap prices at Costco, 91 w.10% ethanol. After two tanks I'm going back to Chevron.
Noticeable difference.

Yes you can tell a big difference....no matter you run it in

c41006 · 11-08-2010, 04:35 PM

Impossible to find here in Atlanta

bullitt5897 · 11-08-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by c41006

Impossible to find here in Atlanta

The lower octanes have it in them but most places dont have it in their 93 octane. It should have a 10% ethenol sticker by each octane that has it if I recall correctly.

11-08-2010, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
FERRARI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 324 Drives: PERFECTION Rep Power: 492	How many run NO ETHANOL GAS? I use pure gas....NO ETHANOL 93 OCTANE There is a big difference in power you will notice right away. Yes it costs more, but to me it is well worth the added "KICK IN THE ***" that it gives, no matter what your are driving. Anyone else on the forum use this?

11-08-2010, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Anyone know where to find the no ethanol gas stations? __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

11-08-2010, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 17	There's nothing wrong with an ethanol mix if you add a little bit of timing advance to take advantage of it. Yes, it will get slightly worse economy, but you can indeed make a bit more power if you're tuned for even a 10% mixture. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

11-08-2010, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
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11-08-2010, 12:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	I've always used Chevron 94, ethanol free. Then I was lured in by the cheap prices at Costco, 91 w.10% ethanol. After two tanks I'm going back to Chevron. Noticeable difference. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

11-08-2010, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	not a single one near me...

11-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	yup..

11-08-2010, 04:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	Impossible to find here in Atlanta

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