What Tuner to use
#16
Well I was playing with the EVO this afternoon had nothing better to do. I set it on stock and did the 0-60MPH and the truck did it in 8.88 seconds. I tried level 1 and got 8.44 seconds, finally level 2 and got 8.24 seconds. I also started looking at the custom tunes you can adjust yourself. I came to the tire size and followed the formula in the book since my tires were not listed and found them about 80 mm off so I adjusted it accordingly. I then came to the gear ratio. The book stated unless I changed the rear end to leave this alone, OK The listing on the EVO was 3.73. My gear ration is 3.55 Should I adjust it for follow the book and leave it alone? BTW thank you all for your response.
Ken
Ken
#19
I don't think it matters. Any change past the cats does not affect the computer that much. It's when you are messing with the intake and the air going in that you need to coordinate with the tune. The exhaust just expells whatever air/fuel that has been ingested.
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Jim
Jim
Last edited by Bluejay; 08-03-2008 at 10:33 PM.
#21
To the OP, you're going to get best options based on people's personal preferences. All three listed options are very good, you just have to decide which one you want for yourself and get it.
#23
Well to awnser my own question. I have run a tank of fuel through using my edge. I normally average right at 14-14.5 MPG well I got a wopping 15.87 MPG it may not seem like much but I used the 0-60 tool on my edge at least 10 times and it was the first time I have ever drove this truck like this. So I was very happy overall so far.
As for the average MPG guage on the edge monitor it said 16.4 MPG on the average meter the instant one bounces from 0-30 depeding on how Im driving. So to awnser my question and anyone elses if they were wonder its not to far off at least for me it didn't seem that way.
#24
I believe they both do the datalogging on the device and via livelink software on a laptop.
I've also heard the Xcal3 is for newer vehicles (F-150 2004+) due to the more advanced computer on board.
#25
Well to add my opinion. I have an Edge now and love it. Bill from PHP helped me dial in the settings as far as timing and such. I am getting 15.5MPG when before I was only getting 12.5MPG. Now, I just sent my Edge to Bill at www.Powerhungryperformance.com to get custom tuned. I will also be adding an Airaid intake. I already have an exhaust. It just comes down to what you want and for how much you want it.
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