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eLeSthree · 10-29-2018, 12:23 PM

I'm getting ready to switch to ethanol and the first step was to install the FF sensor so I can read the ethanol content. I'm sure there's a ton of you guys that run this kit on the SS, and I just wanted to make sure everything looks ok with my install.

I'm not crazy about how the sensor is crammed in there with the other hose routed on top of it, but it seems to be the only way. Is this how yours looks?

I pinned the white wire to the empty pin 40.
I enabled the Flex Fuel sensor in the tune (no math yet) and flashed the car.
Now in the scanner I can see ethanol content of 3.1 percent.

Am I good to go?

I also used some heater hose to cover my fuel line near the headers.

dreksnot · 10-29-2018, 07:57 PM

It's a pretty simple physical install. The tuning gets a little gnarly.

John_C · 10-29-2018, 10:01 PM

When you get to tuning, do share what you did.

I'm still working on my DSX FF tune.

Cold and hot starts need work. It cranks too long before it fires up.

JANNETTYRACING · 10-30-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eLeSthree

I'm getting ready to switch to ethanol and the first step was to install the FF sensor so I can read the ethanol content. I'm sure there's a ton of you guys that run this kit on the SS, and I just wanted to make sure everything looks ok with my install.

I'm not crazy about how the sensor is crammed in there with the other hose routed on top of it, but it seems to be the only way. Is this how yours looks?

I pinned the white wire to the empty pin 40.
I enabled the Flex Fuel sensor in the tune (no math yet) and flashed the car.
Now in the scanner I can see ethanol content of 3.1 percent.

Am I good to go?

I also used some heater hose to cover my fuel line near the headers.

If you are running pump gas I would expect the E content to be closer to 10%

John_C · 10-30-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

If you are running pump gas I would expect the E content to be closer to 10%

Mine is usually 9.x % with 93 octane Exon pump gas.

eLeSthree · 10-30-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

If you are running pump gas I would expect the E content to be closer to 10%

This has been worrying me, becuase its always 3.1%, hasnt fluctuated at all.

eLeSthree · 10-30-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John_C

When you get to tuning, do share what you did.

I'm still working on my DSX FF tune.

Cold and hot starts need work. It cranks too long before it fires up.

Im paying a pro, not even gonna mess with it.

DSX Tuning · 10-31-2018, 08:22 AM

If you're using HP Tuners, feel free to email your tune file to dave@dsxtuning.com. I'd be happy to check it out. If the sensor isn't activated completely, it won't read properly.

eLeSthree · 10-31-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX Tuning

If you're using HP Tuners, feel free to email your tune file to dave@dsxtuning.com. I'd be happy to check it out. If the sensor isn't activated completely, it won't read properly.

Thanks Dave, I'll send it over. I chose the virtual sensor type, maybe I should have gone with "sensor". I used "virtual' when I installed your kit in my buddies 2015 camaro, and his works fine. Maybe 2011 and 2015 differ.

eLeSthree · 11-01-2018, 03:39 PM

Thats looks better.

John_C · 11-02-2018, 06:30 AM

You need more fuel pump.

Look at your duty cycle at a mere 1,100 rpm's....

eLeSthree · 11-02-2018, 10:37 AM

I think its the PID, its always at 99.6%.

John_C · 11-02-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eLeSthree

I think its the PID, its always at 99.6%.

Ahh. That's right. I had the same issue now that I recall.

I've used the BETA stable version ever since.

Download BETA version here: https://www.hptuners.com/downloads/

Once you do that, download your current tune off the car and mod it through the BETA from that point forward.

eLeSthree · 11-03-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by John_C

Ahh. That's right. I had the same issue now that I recall.

I've used the BETA stable version ever since.

Download BETA version here: https://www.hptuners.com/downloads/

Once you do that, download your current tune off the car and mod it through the BETA from that point forward.

I’m still on 3.1 or 3.3 i forget. Beta’s scare me. Maybe I’ll try 4.0 first. Am I going to lose all my scanner layouts again, like when 3.0 came out?

10-29-2018, 12:23 PM	#1
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	DSX Flex Fuel kit installed. I'm getting ready to switch to ethanol and the first step was to install the FF sensor so I can read the ethanol content. I'm sure there's a ton of you guys that run this kit on the SS, and I just wanted to make sure everything looks ok with my install. I'm not crazy about how the sensor is crammed in there with the other hose routed on top of it, but it seems to be the only way. Is this how yours looks? I pinned the white wire to the empty pin 40. I enabled the Flex Fuel sensor in the tune (no math yet) and flashed the car. Now in the scanner I can see ethanol content of 3.1 percent. Am I good to go? I also used some heater hose to cover my fuel line near the headers. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...

10-29-2018, 07:57 PM	#2
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	It's a pretty simple physical install. The tuning gets a little gnarly. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

10-29-2018, 10:01 PM	#3
John_C LSx FTW!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: TN Posts: 767	When you get to tuning, do share what you did. I'm still working on my DSX FF tune. Cold and hot starts need work. It cranks too long before it fires up. __________________ 2010 2SS RS A6 781rwhp on E85 Stage 2 ProCharger D1X Circle D 3400 Triple Disc Kooks Jet Hot Headers Kooks Full 3in exhaust Trick Flow GenX 255's Polished PAC .660's & Ti-retainers TSP VVT 3.2 cam kit w/DoD Delete Smith Bro's Trunnion kit AEM X-Series OBDII Widebands FIC ID1300x Injectors GM ZL1 High Output Fuel Pump DSX Tuning Flex Sensor DSX Auxiliary Fuel System Tim King Stage 4 Max Effort CTSV 6L90 DSS 1 piece aluminum driveshaft JRE 6L80E / 6L90E Dipstick NGK Iridium IX spark plugs #7 heat range Mighty Mouse Camaro 5 Wild w/-12an and Billet Black HP Tuners VCM Suite

11-01-2018, 03:39 PM	#10
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	Thats looks better. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...

11-02-2018, 06:30 AM	#11
John_C LSx FTW!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: TN Posts: 767	You need more fuel pump. Look at your duty cycle at a mere 1,100 rpm's.... __________________ 2010 2SS RS A6 781rwhp on E85 Stage 2 ProCharger D1X Circle D 3400 Triple Disc Kooks Jet Hot Headers Kooks Full 3in exhaust Trick Flow GenX 255's Polished PAC .660's & Ti-retainers TSP VVT 3.2 cam kit w/DoD Delete Smith Bro's Trunnion kit AEM X-Series OBDII Widebands FIC ID1300x Injectors GM ZL1 High Output Fuel Pump DSX Tuning Flex Sensor DSX Auxiliary Fuel System Tim King Stage 4 Max Effort CTSV 6L90 DSS 1 piece aluminum driveshaft JRE 6L80E / 6L90E Dipstick NGK Iridium IX spark plugs #7 heat range Mighty Mouse Camaro 5 Wild w/-12an and Billet Black HP Tuners VCM Suite

10-31-2018, 08:22 AM	#8
DSX Tuning Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 313	If you're using HP Tuners, feel free to email your tune file to dave@dsxtuning.com. I'd be happy to check it out. If the sensor isn't activated completely, it won't read properly.

11-02-2018, 10:37 AM	#12
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	I think its the PID, its always at 99.6%. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...