Ethanol content gauges/kits

[iTsLiKeAnEgG]

Curious, what leads you to believe this?

Cobb's other implementations aren't over bluetooth, so the $39 sensor may be reused, but the far more expensive "Fuel-IT" bluetooth dongle wouldn't be.

I've seen nothing for the mk7 platform, so may be way off; just speculation based on other platforms integration.

edit - and to not completely threadjack - there's no flex-fuel/ethanol sensor that integrates into the cars OBD/CANbus yet. That Aeroforce gauge won't be able to report ethanol content via the obd2 port.

Someone else already mentioned it but the Fuel It kit also has a standard analog output and is using a common ethanol sensor.

 

[Dragk913]

You can do either, I opted to buy a new line so that I can return my car to stock if I wanted to. You only need like a 12" length which is like $6.

I forgot to mention that the Innovate kit does not come with quick disconnects. I used these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E35WJW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I believe they are 3/8" hardline side and 5/16" barb side.

Thank you so much, vw671!

 

[cr_sti]

Someone else already mentioned it but the Fuel It kit also has a standard analog output and is using a common ethanol sensor.

Got it, makes sense thanks guys.

I'm impatiently waiting for Cobb's flex fuel capability - you all may have convinced me to buy this in preparation...

 

[jonnyg]

Luckily have have a stash of Oetiker clamps and tool Looks pretty OEM I doubt anyone would notice who didn't know.

Looks great! I ordered an oetiker kit with assortment and crimper , an excuse to buy more tools.

For the fuel line I ordered Gates Barricade on ebay, I got 4 ft, but I think I'll use about < 3 ft.
It's made for ethanol fuel, prob overkill for this application though. I also want to be able to go back to stock.

Did you really only use 1 ft of line?

Like you said for the quick connects, its 3/8 steel tube QC x 5/16 for the barbs.

 

[vw671]

Looks great! I ordered an oetiker kit with assortment and crimper , an excuse to buy more tools.

For the fuel line I ordered Gates Barricade on ebay, I got 4 ft, but I think I'll use about < 3 ft.
It's made for ethanol fuel, prob overkill for this application though. I also want to be able to go back to stock.

Did you really only use 1 ft of line?

Like you said for the quick connects, its 3/8 steel tube QC x 5/16 for the barbs.

This is the only section I swapped out.

 

[1jzlive]

You wont be able to integrate/read ethanol percentage from OBD2 unless you have a tuner that installs/enables it like UM.

Got you thats my main issue there ,the whole intergration is what has me confused because the aeroforce would be great since it has all in one ,ill have to contact moose see if he can do it through eurodyne but i doubt it due to software :-/

 

[vw671]

Got you thats my main issue there ,the whole intergration is what has me confused because the aeroforce would be great since it has all in one ,ill have to contact moose see if he can do it through eurodyne but i doubt it due to software :-/

Eurodyne can't do it and no one else can besides UM. UM are currently the only guys who has a FlexFuel setup currently.

 

[jonnyg]

This is the only section I swapped out.

I see....
I was following what Fuel-it did in their video, they swapped the whole line across engine bay. All my parts are in transit, have not done anything yet.

 

[Diggs24]

I see....
I was following what Fuel-it did in their video, they swapped the whole line across engine bay. All my parts are in transit, have not done anything yet.

Decide on UM for tune then?

 

[jonnyg]

Decide on UM for tune then?

Pretty much but gonna start with their 'regular' adjustable tune , see about adding the flex fuel add on later.

 

[1jzlive]

Eurodyne can't do it and no one else can besides UM. UM are currently the only guys who has a FlexFuel setup currently.

Thanks my peeps

 

[jonnyg]

Installed my sensor and ECA, crappy pic but you get the idea

 

[1jzlive]

Cheapest gauge + sensor (Continental) kit I could find. 2-wire hookup (ignition power and ground) if you don't use the dimmer.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Innovate-MTX-D-Ethanol-Content-Fuel-Temp-Complete-Gauge-Kit-3904/301948569138?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


It has a 5volt output to tie into an external device.

BINGO this is the one im getting thank you so much, may i ask how peppy is it ,by that i mean how fast can it determine mixture after fill up ,i knkw it detects absence of gas and not actual mixture ,but inmean if i fill up and lets say i mixed wromg would i have to drive aeound for a while so it can update? To curremt mixture?

 

[vw671]

BINGO this is the one im getting thank you so much, may i ask how peppy is it ,by that i mean how fast can it determine mixture after fill up ,i knkw it detects absence of gas and not actual mixture ,but inmean if i fill up and lets say i mixed wromg would i have to drive aeound for a while so it can update? To curremt mixture?

couple of miles. Pretty fast.

 

[gtilord775]

This is the only section I swapped out.

you wouldn't happen to have made a thread on this install by any chance??
i just purchased mine a couple days ago and cant find anything on how to DIY.