The flex fuel ethanol sensor kit is a requirement for converting your supported subaru to a flex fuel configuration. What is the best flex fuel conversion kit for a prius. Cobb tuning flex fuel ethanol sensor kit for 200818 subaru sti, 200814 wrx. Meet the top 10 coolest flexfuel vehicles for 2018 february 6, 2018 0 comments in economy, over a barrel blog lhall by landon hall the flexfuel movement really began with the 1994 ford taurus, whose onboard computer told the engine how to distinguish between gasoline and higher ethanol blends.
Subaru engine conversions vanagon conversions syncro conversion. Brentuning subaru flex fuel package wrx 20082014, sti 2008. Meet the top 10 coolest flex fuel vehicles for 2018 february 6, 2018 0 comments in economy, over a barrel blog lhall by landon hall the flex fuel movement really began with the 1994 ford taurus, whose onboard computer told the engine how to distinguish between gasoline and higher ethanol blends. These parts work together to delivery the proper amount of fuel to your subaru engine. Cobb tuning flex fuel ethanol sensor kit for 200818 subaru sti, 200814 wrx our price. Sale e85 flex fuel ethanol kit for automobile, motorcycle and boat. Possible economy drive with e85 ethanol, you could realize an average saving of 12% on your fuel budget. This package contains all the essential components to make a safe and successful conversion so that you have all the right gear needed to r. Ethanol allows users to run more boost which provides them with more power as long as there is a healthy amount of ethanol in the fuel.
Flex fuel for subaru forester xt and legacy gt cobb tuning. With eflexfuel conversion kit, you can use your environmentally friendly e85 bioethanol as fuel for your current vehicle. An ethanol blend is fuel that consists of up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, or what most of us know as e85 fuel. Huge thank you to delicious tuning for the flex fuel kit. Flexfuel the racerom rear o 2 sensor import feature now makes true flexfuel tuning possible. A flex fuel conversion kit is a kit that allows a conventional equipment. The correction has been made and the new schematic uploaded. A flexiblefuel vehicle ffv or dualfuel vehicle is an alternative fuel vehicle with an internal. E85 fuel requires specialty compatible components and as efi hardware are the experts in the field they have invaluable advice as well. The first thing to do is to go into the setup menu and click on main setup. If you frequent the cobb blog youre someone that could always use some more horsepower. If your vw did not have an electronic injection system with a recirculating fuel system such as the the digijet ljetronic fuel injection such as the 1986 t25 t3 vanagon, then you will need to install one as part of your subaru conversion. The speed hunters and gt channel built vehicles both run our flexfuel kit.
Amidst that work, weve been fielding a ton of requests from the subaru forester xt and legacy gtoutback xt crowds. So i decided to change them out with some stainless steel braided an lines that wouldnt leak. E85 fuel is 3035 cents per litre cheaper than 98 pulp. The only ones i can find are for the xt verison of our car. The ethanol sensor kit measures the ethanol content of fuel being fed into the motor and converts it into data that can be utilized by the cars ecu. This article demonstrates the steps i took to convert my 2001 ford explorer sport to run on e85. Fuel flex international ethanol kit e85 conversion kits. We decided to once again call upon knose for his delicious tuning flex fuel kit. With an e85 capable fuel delivery, it made sense to give in to the performance allure of e85 and the convenience of flex fuel capabilities. Our modules convert the standard frequency based output from a gm ethanol content sensor to. Pros and cons of using ethanol biofuel e85 thoughtco. New maps have been added to control cranking fuel quantity.
Cobb tuning flex fuel sensor kits 324600 free shipping. The cobb flex fuel kit will allow you to overcome any disparities in ethanol content from station to station or season to season. The momentum of the ffv production programs at the american car. We are so dedicated to the process that we design and manufacture over 500 parts to make subaru engines run and fit into a vanagon without compromise. I am looking for cheaper gas and i know were i live e85 flex fuel is cheaper. Designed to interface with the factory ecu and the cobb accessport, the delicious tuning flex fuel kit includes an ethanol content analyzer in addition to the delicious tuning module. As promised, we have a ton of updates regarding our forthcoming release of subaru flex fuel. The flex fuel calibration simply utilizes the actual ethanol content of the fuel to appropriately blend an assortment of related tables. Cobb tuning subaru flex fuel ethanol sensor kit subaru. These are the easiest to use and most sophisticated flex fuel kits on the market. Fuel system package w flex fuel by cobb tuning the cobb subaru fuel rails are constructed of 6061 billet aluminum and feature black anodizing with a laser etched cobb logo.
Blue flex is a free software application from the geography. Cobb tuning flex fuel package 3 pin subaru wrx sti 2004. Tuning the grb sti for more power on e85 dsport magazine. Data supplied for tuning injectors with accesstuner software. E85 is an ethanol mixture promoted as an alternative to gasoline. Ive been doing some research about using e85 as a fuel, particularly for performance applications, so i wonder if anyone here has converted their car to run on it. Dec 15, 2015 as promised, we have a ton of updates regarding our forthcoming release of subaru flex fuel. Flex fuel ots maps will be available for stage 3 only starting 12016 or 22016. For those of you running a flex fuel kit, how hard was the. E85 fuel provides a host of benefits to carowners, making it an ideal option to convert to. Brentuning subaru flex fuel package wrx 20082014, sti 20082018. Keep in mind, airfuel ratio targets in the software and likely on your wideband. E85 conversion fuel system parts electronic fuel injection. Cobb tuning subaru flex fuel ethanol sensor kit subaru wrx.
Featuring a robust, environmentally sealed, waterproof case, 6 fuel and ignition channels, onboard data logging and flex fuel tuning the elite 750 is a powerful, compact ecu. The flex fuel feature on the ecutek is hardcoded into the tuning software so no custom. The included fittings mount directly to the fuel sensor and the 3 length of braided hose allows for a variety of mounting locations when tapping into an existing fuel system. Cobb tuning has developed the flex fuel ethanol sensor kit so that users can successfully convert to ethanol. A complete plug and play solution enabling users to convert their supported subaru wrx to a flex fuel configuration. New maps have been added to control cranking fuel quantity, afr and ignition timing depending on the current ethanol ratio. They claim better performance and cleaner emissions on a prius generation 2. With some cars the label may be on the outside surface of the door. Pop open the fuel door of your vehicle and you may seen a label identifying what types of fuel your car can take. Enjoy the flexability with fuel flex our flex fuel e85 upgrade systems could save you money on your fuel budget and maintenance on. Its no secret that flex fuel is the greatest thing to hit the sport compact scene ever since covering your windows with oversized stickers was a cool thing to nobody ever. Manufacturers typically like to boast that a car is flex.
If you increase the demand for fuel by running more turbo boost, for example, you may need to increase the supply of fuel. All 3 models offer spacious 7passenger seating, ample cargo space, and the unique appearance package. For those of you running a flex fuel kit, how hard was the install, and what brand do you recommend. Cars that are flex fuel capable are vehicles that can run on either straight gasoline or an ethanol blend. Read more about our subaru flex fuel release in our most recent. My factory fuel lines started leaking on my forester, which is apparently a common problem on subarus. Thank you to our customers all over the world for a fun and fantastic years. We specialize in high horsepower forced induction engines.
Installing flexfuel e85 on my subaru forester youtube. This kit consists of an ethanol sensor along with a converter that translates the signal from the sensor into something your vehicles ecu can use. I will be in vegas all this weekend for the street driven event, but when im back we will get the wrx on the. There are 19 million flexfuel vehicles on the road in the united states, including 1 million in california alone. For more product info the new cobb tuning flex fuel kit is now available at. It is also possible to view the ethanol content in ecutek software, under custom map. With the eflexfuel conversion kit you can use environmentally friendly bioethanol fuel in your vehicle. I am looking for cheaper gas and i know were i live e85 flexfuel is cheaper. Subaru flex fuel compatible software along with these hardparts will be available everywhere at the beginning of january 2016.
Nearly three years ago, we released our first true flex fuel conversion solution for the 20082014 subaru wrx and sti since then, our subaru team has developed the same complete turnkey solutions for the 20152019 wrx and expanded support through the 2019 sti. With the sensor installed lets take a look at how to setup your haltech ecu to read and use a flex fuel sensor. Flex fuel the racerom rear o 2 sensor import feature now makes true flex fuel tuning possible. Cleaner burning fuel, for cleaner emissions cools the engine quickly, which is great for hot climatestypically costs less than pump gasoline. Subaru flex fuel compatible software along with these hardparts will be. Cobb flex fuel ethanol sensor kit subaru wrx 20152020. Toyota supra, bmw z4 m40i, and bmw m340i flex fuel kits. Flex fuel conversion kit, ethanol sensor kit, subaru, wrx, sti, forester, e85, kit. But, at least with flex fuel, you can safely boost our vehicle with ethanol without the crazy costs of black magic race gas. In short, cobbs flex fuel feature encompasses these custom code features. Flex fuel sensors on the market put out information in the form of a frequency between 50150hz, so they dont put out 5v, which is what many engine management systems need. Your subaru fuel system includes the fuel pump, fuel injectors, and other important bits like the fuel pressure regulator and fuel rails. We even carry sensors that measure the amount of ethanol is in your fuel so that you dont blow your motor up.
Each rail comes with 8 an to 6 an adapters preinstalled. Is there a subaru outback e85 conversion kit for special editon outback. Do it safely with the cobb tuning flex fuel and flex fuel upgrade package. Brzfrs86 flex fuel bluetooth kit mk1 delicious tuning. Blue flex whether you have an e85 tune or a full flex fuel enabled vehicle. Htm my sti has headers, performance exhaustdownpipe, and ecu tune.
To better judge ethanols strengths and weaknesses, we decided to buy a flex fuel vehicle ffv and put e85 to the test. The elite 750 is a single connector ecu offering many features available on the more advanced elite ecus at an affordable price. Dec 04, 2015 with an active flex fuel system, a vehicles ecu is able to seamlessly blend calibrations required for each type of fuel. We have many products for your turbo buick v6, turbo trans am, and grand national, as well as all lsx based vehicles such as late model camaro, firebird, and corvette. The iag flex fuel line upgrade kit allows you to add cobbs flex fuel sensor into your existing iag top feed fuel line kit. Is there a subaru outback e85 conversion kit for special. Are the conversion kits legal in the state of california. Fuel economy will drop about 3035% with a blend of pure e85 you will need the ability to retune the oem engine management system in the vehicle. Im looking into doing a flex fuel kit install, but have no idea how and dont know where to start. Conversion to e85 kit frequently asked questions flexfuel. Allows you to ride flex fuel on bioethanol and save on your fuel budget.
For sales, customer service and technical support, please contact fuel. Subaru flex fuel implementation requires a digital to analog converter that. Subaru fuel system secrets for e85 and high hp engines. With an active flex fuel system, a vehicles ecu is able to seamlessly blend calibrations required for each type of fuel. Flex fuel, are now available for the 20152017 usdm subaru wrx. Run ethanol safely in the subaru wrxsti with the 3 pin flex fuel package. There are many conversion kits claiming to be the best.
Prl motorsports is a premium manufacturer of performance products with a wide selection of intakes, downpipes, intercoolers, and turbo kits. Not all cars are flex fuel capable and some owners. This affordable, lightweight, compact and powerful system features robust series 2 ems hardware in a weather and shock proof enclosure, with a 36pin connector specifically designed to survive harsh racing environments. Our flex fuel e85 upgrade systems kits are ready to use, all that is needed is connect the system to your injector connectors and hook up the ground wire. Flexible fuel vehicle sales began after congress passed the alternative motor fuels act of 1988, which offered. Flex fuel conversion kits ls performance full throttle speed. For sales, customer service and technical support, please contact fuel flex international.
Cobb tuning flex fuel package for 200814 subaru wrx. Subaru flex fuel compatible software along with these. The flex fuel kit uses its own independent cpu to allow the conversion from petrol to ethanol or any mixture of the two. The next step is to buy the cobb flex fuel kit and pressure sensor as well as an. We opted for the cobb flex fuel ethanol sensor kit to make this a reality. This is something a standard tune for e85 cannot do. Cobb tuning flex fuel sensor kits 324600 free shipping on. Jun 19, 2017 flex fuel vehicles may not experience a loss in performance when operating on e85, in fact, some generate more torque and horsepower than when operating on gasoline, but since e85 has less energy per volume than gasoline, flex fuel vehicles can get up to 30 percent fewer miles per gallon when fueled with e85. For more product info fuel the new cobb tuning flex fuel kit is now available at. Check out the 10 coolest flexfuel vehicles for 2018. Were going to venture out on a limb and guess that the vast majority of people who own those vehicles dont know what flexfuel means. Flex fuel conversion kits free shipping on orders over.
Today, we are extremely excited to announce that cobb custom features, including flex fuel, are now available for the 20152017 usdm subaru wrx. Because eflexfuel products automatically adjusts the fuel injection you can refuel with any combination of ethanol and gasoline after the installation. This coupled with the fact that weve done more subaru engine conversions than anyone in the world is why we can complete the best quality conversion for the most competitive price. Iag flex fuel line upgrade kit adapts iag fuel line kit to. This package contains all the essential components to make a safe and successful conversion so that you have all the right gear needed to run ethanol in your vehicle. Product info eflexfuel e85 ethanol conversion kits.
Dec 22, 2014 pictures here more data in this video we talk about what to look for with high flow fuel. Our turbocharged fa20dit engine can use some more power, better cooling, and the flexibility of switching between pump gas and e85. Cobb tuning flex fuel sensor kits are complete plugandplay solutions, enabling e85 users to convert their supported subaru to a flex fuel configuration without losing factory compensations. This percentage is legally mandated by state and local laws and can vary seasonally. In analyzing the cost to performance gains, we found that the conversion to flex fuel added up to less.
E85 is a certain concentration of fuel and ethanol, being anywhere between 5185% ethanol and the remaining percentage is gasoline. Cobb tuning flex fuel package for 200814 subaru wrx, 200818 sti our price. The flex fuel ethanol sensor kit is a requirement for converting your supported subaru to a flex fuel. With that said, rallysport direct carries flex fuel kits so that you can run ethanol successfully with the right injector, and the right fuel pump. Flexfuel vehicles may not experience a loss in performance when operating on e85, in fact, some generate more torque and horsepower than when operating on gasoline, but since e85 has less energy per volume than gasoline, flexfuel vehicles can get up to 30 percent fewer miles per gallon when fueled with e85. This small size product is all you need for the ethanol conversion. All lines are preassembled with doubleswivel sport crimp style hose ends and ready f. Fuel and ethanol sensor package will allow users to safely convert their fuel. Aems ems4 universal standalone engine management system is designed for powersports and 4cylinder race vehicles. Our 2019 subaru wrx dgarage project will serve as our test bed for the flex fuel conversion. This kit consists of an ethanol sensor along with a converter that.
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