Edge owners: Tuning thread
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From: FL
i got my edge a few days ago and i have it set to level 3. The shift from first to second feels like it jumps. this is with 3/4 to full throttle. how would I change this, should I soften the trans. shifts. Thanks guys
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Bump. Been running Level 2 for a few months now, and I see no reason to even fiddle with the tuner again. It provides some good perk out of basic 87 (and its getting more expensive by the day to justify Level 3, 91+).
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From: St. Joseph, MO
Probably been asked before but I have been to the otherside for a year now and just came back. I assume you can use the tuner with the e85 gas or can you.
After thinking about it I don't think you can
After thinking about it I don't think you can
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From: Loveland, CO
Originally Posted by WheelMA1
No, level 3 is a minimum of 91 Octane. You cannot run that tune, with 89 (or you can, but you would have to run the timing -1 degree).
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I also see that it says not to run E85 with the programmer. Is it easy to go back to stock? The reason I ask is that E85 is sitting steady at $1.99 a gallon out here, and I run a mix of it unless I can only find gas.
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Originally Posted by F0rdzTuff
What about up here in Colorado? 89 Octane is our 93 Octane in say, California. We start at 85 Octane because of the altitude. 85, 87, and 89 are the flavors up here. I'm interested in the programmers, but not from a cost-savings standpoint.
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Originally Posted by F0rdzTuff
I also see that it says not to run E85 with the programmer. Is it easy to go back to stock? The reason I ask is that E85 is sitting steady at $1.99 a gallon out here, and I run a mix of it unless I can only find gas.
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From: East Machias, Maine
Mileage and such
I actually got the Edge to maybe boost mileage. I know that most people report that they could not keep their foot out of it and that the gauges were worth the price.
So far I have gone through 3 tanks of gas with different settings or octane. First let me say that the difference in my truck is remarkable and I havn't even tinkered with it much.
With the #2 and 87 I got 17 mpg hand calculated. With 89 I got 16.38 mpg. Now I have bumped up the timing a bit (1*) and when I left the yard tonight I couldnt keep the wheels from spinning. Also, I towed some light loads a bit with the 89 and #2 so the mileage is probably as good if not a little better then the 87. With the stock tune I gained 1 mpg by going up to 89 octane. That exactly corresponded with the increased cost of 10 cents a gallon more. I will continue to play with it and I will ad my voice to the "you just gotta get one" crowd.
Kevin
So far I have gone through 3 tanks of gas with different settings or octane. First let me say that the difference in my truck is remarkable and I havn't even tinkered with it much.
With the #2 and 87 I got 17 mpg hand calculated. With 89 I got 16.38 mpg. Now I have bumped up the timing a bit (1*) and when I left the yard tonight I couldnt keep the wheels from spinning. Also, I towed some light loads a bit with the 89 and #2 so the mileage is probably as good if not a little better then the 87. With the stock tune I gained 1 mpg by going up to 89 octane. That exactly corresponded with the increased cost of 10 cents a gallon more. I will continue to play with it and I will ad my voice to the "you just gotta get one" crowd.
Kevin
Last edited by klook; Jul 31, 2009 at 07:04 PM. Reason: Poor grammar
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Downhill - Engine Braking
I just ordered the Edge for my 2006 SC XLT, I bought it mainly for the gauges, but I'm wondering if there's a setting that will allow me to stay off the brakes on the way down the canyons. FWIW, I drive up Little Cottonwood canyon ~60 times per winter for skiing, & I'm wondering if this can somehow help on the way down. I expect to receive the tuner/pod tomorrow.
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