Bummer at Buckees - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

jbrad88 · 07-28-2018, 06:05 PM

Well, The Katy TX Buckees no longer has the 92 ethanol free fuel I have been using for the past several months. Could not find it at any of the pumps. They have the 87 octane version but no 92.

Car ran so much better, fuel mileage improved, seat of the pants throttle response improved etc. Car was just that much better. Even smelled better LOL

It was expensive, but since I usually only fill every 7-8 weeks it was no big deal...

Oh well...back to the crappy corn blended 93...

Thunderbolt · 07-29-2018, 12:14 PM

Washington state switched to all 10% ethanol back in about 2004. When I moved back to Iowa last year I saw they give you a choice of straight gas 87 grade or 10% ethanol grade 87, and for premium 91-93 it's straight gas only which I definitely like.

falcongtho3 · 07-29-2018, 12:21 PM

We have only a small sprinkle of stations that offer any non-ethanol fuels, but there are websites that can point you to them.
https://www.pure-gas.org/

jbrad88 · 07-29-2018, 02:48 PM

Thank you. Checked the site and Buckeyes was it around here. Real shame. Maybe I should just convert and tune for e85....lol...if my headers ever get here...

Thunderbolt · 07-29-2018, 05:51 PM

What is the advantage of E-85?

01yellerCobra · 07-29-2018, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

What is the advantage of E-85?

Race gas type octane without the race gas price. Down side is it takes about 30% more volume for E85. So you need a bigger fuel system. As well as making sure the parts won't have issues with the alcohol.

311-420 · 07-29-2018, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrad88

if my headers ever get here...

really? wow. can you get a refund and go with a different vendor?

jbrad88 · 07-29-2018, 09:02 PM

Yup. Been over 4 Months. Going to push this week to cancel the order. Will have to wait until next year to possibly try this again. Not a happy camper.

311-420 · 07-29-2018, 10:14 PM

sorry to hear that man. maybe they'll show up.

*fingers crossed

Mach351 · 07-30-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

What is the advantage of E-85?

So the midwestern states can grow and sell massive amounts of corn.

ab_mach1 · 07-31-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 01yellerCobra

Race gas type octane without the race gas price. Down side is it takes about 30% more volume for E85. So you need a bigger fuel system. As well as making sure the parts won't have issues with the alcohol.

It doesn't fair very well sitting in the tank for long periods of time too, correct?

CajunMach1 · 07-31-2018, 09:33 PM

Bummer about Buckees and 92 octane, still a killer place for beef jerky and some of the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen in a giant place like that w/ almost a hundred gas pumps...The only high octane I buy any more is Shell Premium and of course it has ethanol in it

311-420 · 08-01-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CajunMach1

still a killer place for beef jerky

and cake balls!

ab_mach1 · 08-01-2018, 03:08 PM

I put Royal Purple Max Clean in my tank about every other fill with Shell premium. I figure it stabilizes ethanol, but who knows for sure if it's really doing much. I guess it makes me feel better..? Lol

07-28-2018, 06:05 PM	#1
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Bummer at Buckees Well, The Katy TX Buckees no longer has the 92 ethanol free fuel I have been using for the past several months. Could not find it at any of the pumps. They have the 87 octane version but no 92. Car ran so much better, fuel mileage improved, seat of the pants throttle response improved etc. Car was just that much better. Even smelled better LOL It was expensive, but since I usually only fill every 7-8 weeks it was no big deal... Oh well...back to the crappy corn blended 93... __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

07-29-2018, 12:14 PM	#2
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,465	Re: Bummer at Buckees Washington state switched to all 10% ethanol back in about 2004. When I moved back to Iowa last year I saw they give you a choice of straight gas 87 grade or 10% ethanol grade 87, and for premium 91-93 it's straight gas only which I definitely like. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) I'm livin' the Office Space dream. I'm retired, and sit on my azz and do nothing. Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

07-29-2018, 12:21 PM	#3
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: Bummer at Buckees We have only a small sprinkle of stations that offer any non-ethanol fuels, but there are websites that can point you to them. https://www.pure-gas.org/ __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

07-29-2018, 02:48 PM	#4
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Bummer at Buckees Thank you. Checked the site and Buckeyes was it around here. Real shame. Maybe I should just convert and tune for e85....lol...if my headers ever get here... __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

07-29-2018, 05:51 PM	#5
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,465	Re: Bummer at Buckees What is the advantage of E-85? __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) I'm livin' the Office Space dream. I'm retired, and sit on my azz and do nothing. Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

07-29-2018, 09:02 PM	#8
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Bummer at Buckees Yup. Been over 4 Months. Going to push this week to cancel the order. Will have to wait until next year to possibly try this again. Not a happy camper. __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

07-29-2018, 10:14 PM	#9
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Bummer at Buckees sorry to hear that man. maybe they'll show up. *fingers crossed __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

07-31-2018, 09:33 PM	#12
CajunMach1 Mach 1 Jedi Knight Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Ms, Gulfcoast Posts: 128	Re: Bummer at Buckees Bummer about Buckees and 92 octane, still a killer place for beef jerky and some of the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen in a giant place like that w/ almost a hundred gas pumps...The only high octane I buy any more is Shell Premium and of course it has ethanol in it __________________ Regards, Todd 04 Black Mach 1 5 spd #4200 of 7182 built, #189499 IUP Flowmasters Cobra Mirrors SVE hood struts HL, Fog, & Int LEDs Sequential Taillights Terminator scoop inserts 40th Anv Console Emblem CDC Stars & Strips Grill Pony AFS 18" staggered wheels w/black lugs

08-01-2018, 03:08 PM	#14
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Bummer at Buckees I put Royal Purple Max Clean in my tank about every other fill with Shell premium. I figure it stabilizes ethanol, but who knows for sure if it's really doing much. I guess it makes me feel better..? Lol __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

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