That's good. I miss the days when my tahoe averaged 19 mpg.
Edge Evolution or Volant Intake?
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That's good. I miss the days when my tahoe averaged 19 mpg.
The_Yukonator
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:smilielol: Hey this is what happen when you go Big!!! Big Truck+Big tires=Eating Cup and Noodles+Empty wallet.:ack: Just jocking bro! I'l trade those couple of extra miles to have 900 like yours:thumbsup: Just curious, what is your average MPG on your hoe with those tires?
HofB99
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Calling all Edge Evolution experts! So, just what's all involved w/ installing the Edge? I'm seriously considering this purchase, but wondering how much tinkering I have to do. Is it "plug & play"? Do I have to take the dash apart? Any details you can provide is truly appreciated! :thumbsup:
Getwired
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It's completely plug and play. No tinkering required. Unless you want the unit installed on the dash, you don't need to do much. I keep mine in my center console with the cable because my wife wouldn't appreciate it if it was mounted on the dash... If you do mount it on the dash (you'll need the "Dash B" pod), you'll want to paint the pod to match the dash, and that's the hardest part. Installing it is done with double-sided mounting tape, so it's semi-permanent. Then you route the cable as desired, and that's it.
To use the Evolution, just connect the USB cable to your computer (after you've installed the Lightning software and USB drivers) and then to the Evolution. It'll update the Evolution with the latest firmware and calibration files, then you'll go out to your vehicle and you just connect it with the included cable to the OBDII port under the dash, above the brake pedal. That connection takes literally 2 seconds. Let it download all the PCM codes, and then you can start programming, unless your PCM codes aren't included in the calibration files. [If they're not, then the Evolution will copy the codes, and you'll go back to your computer, reconnect it to the USB, and it'll give you the option to send the codes to Edge. Do that, and in a few days (i.e. on Wednesdays), they release new calibrations/tunes with all the codes included.]
Its really simple, and there's nothing difficult about the install whatsoever.
The_Yukonator
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Getwired couldn't have answered that any better!! If you have a firewall disable it when installing the software to your computer, this will make the installation a lot smoother. Thanks Master Getwired, The Force really Sstrong in You:smilielol: :budo:
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HofB99
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Just as I thought. Figured it would just plug into the port under the steering wheel. So, each time you "mount the Denali", you plug it in and run the chord to your center console? Is it just like connecting a radar? Is the chord long enough to extend to the center console... I know, I know...so many questions, this guy!!! :lol: How else do we get educated, though, right?!!
Thanks!
HofB99
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I asked, and he delivered.
Getwired, you really need to consider a career change and go into business w/ your bro-in-law!!! :lol: :thumbsup:
Oh, wait, maybe a part-time gig?!!
The_Yukonator
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Just as I thought. Figured it would just plug into the port under the steering wheel. So, each time you "mount the Denali", you plug it in and run the chord to your center console? Is it just like connecting a radar? Is the chord long enough to extend to the center console... I know, I know...so many questions, this guy!!! :lol: How else do we get educated, though, right?!!
Thanks!
You don't have to have the programmer hooked to the vehicle if you don't have mount in the pod. You only need to run the setting you want and when it's done you can unplug everything. I think that what Getwired does is just run the stting he wants to use and then he just stored everything in the center console. Am i right?
HofB99
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You don't have to have the programmer hooked to the vehicle if you don't have mount in the pod. You only need to run the setting you want and when it's done you can unplug everything. I think that what Getwired does is just run the stting he wants to use and then he just stored everything in the center console. Am i right?
AHHHH!!! Got it! That makes much sense... Getting more and more educated as I go...
I'm liking this Edge toy more and more every post! :lol: You guys are going to have me ordering this thing before the night is out!!! :ack: :smilielol:
Maybe you should go into sales, Yukonator!!! :thumbsup: :lol:
The_Yukonator
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Hey I wish I could get commission from Edge, then you will see what I can do!!:smilielol:
That is not all!, remember that this little thing can display up to four parameters at a time of your vehicle functions. So beside a programmer you also get a monitoring system. I really enjoy this thing, beside the engine temp gauge, oil presure gauge, fuel and battery gauge that are already in the vehicle instrument panel, you can monitor engine oil temp, engine load, air intake temp and a lot other features. Really like that engine load function very handy if you whant to achieve fuel econoy in my opinion.
Ok! i give up I guess your right I should have gone into sales:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :crazy:
That is not all!, remember that this little thing can display up to four parameters at a time of your vehicle functions. So beside a programmer you also get a monitoring system. I really enjoy this thing, beside the engine temp gauge, oil presure gauge, fuel and battery gauge that are already in the vehicle instrument panel, you can monitor engine oil temp, engine load, air intake temp and a lot other features. Really like that engine load function very handy if you whant to achieve fuel econoy in my opinion.
Ok! i give up I guess your right I should have gone into sales:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :crazy:
pretty much 13 all around. besde I like cup o noodles :gy:
Getwired
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Edge Evolution is cool, it's true.
Correct. I just keep it with me in the console in case I wanna change the tune. I use the programmer to set the tune I want, then unplug it, and roll with it until I want to change it again. The tune doesn't "go away" when you turn the vehicle off. It writes the tune to flash/NVRAM on the PCM (power control module), which persists until you change it, or until your dealer overwrites it. I run the Max Performance tune. I get crazy power and better fuel economy, so I really dig that...
The tuner has the option to revert to the stock tune, for when you take it into the dealer for any work. You do not necessarily know if the dealer will re-flash your PCM with the latest "code" / tune from GM for some reason or to alleviate any problems they've discovered. This is another reason I didn't install the pod, as I don't need my service guys giving me a hard time about potential warranty issues if they can prove I damaged something due to the tuner (which I'm well aware of)... [Insert Magnusson-Moss act here.]
The ability to monitor up to 4 functions at once is pretty cool, but not really too important to me.
Get one! [I ought to get a commission!]
You don't have to have the programmer hooked to the vehicle if you don't have mount in the pod. You only need to run the setting you want and when it's done you can unplug everything. I think that what Getwired does is just run the stting he wants to use and then he just stored everything in the center console. Am i right?
Correct. I just keep it with me in the console in case I wanna change the tune. I use the programmer to set the tune I want, then unplug it, and roll with it until I want to change it again. The tune doesn't "go away" when you turn the vehicle off. It writes the tune to flash/NVRAM on the PCM (power control module), which persists until you change it, or until your dealer overwrites it. I run the Max Performance tune. I get crazy power and better fuel economy, so I really dig that...
The tuner has the option to revert to the stock tune, for when you take it into the dealer for any work. You do not necessarily know if the dealer will re-flash your PCM with the latest "code" / tune from GM for some reason or to alleviate any problems they've discovered. This is another reason I didn't install the pod, as I don't need my service guys giving me a hard time about potential warranty issues if they can prove I damaged something due to the tuner (which I'm well aware of)... [Insert Magnusson-Moss act here.]
The ability to monitor up to 4 functions at once is pretty cool, but not really too important to me.
Get one! [I ought to get a commission!]
The_Yukonator
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Hey I tought that I was the one trying to get commision here!! Sounds Like I have a rival!! Duel time:duel: :smilielol:
Getwired
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Well, didn't you buy one based on my recommendation?
The_Yukonator
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Well, didn't you buy one based on my recommendation?
Ok! You got me!
I give 10% commission:thumbsup:HofB99
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Dangit!!! I really wanted to put a Viper into my wife's new ride (need that remote start for the cold winter! :fire: )... But you two got me just about sold on this thing. :hook2:
The_Yukonator
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Hey! here is what to do. Buy the Edge, it's worth every penny and it will give more power and more MPG both in the same package. As for the remote start all you have to do is tell your wife to run out the door and start the truck so that it is nice and warm when you get inside
:smilielol: and that my firend is call a Mexican remote star system!!!:smilielol: No offense intended to my Mexican friends:thumbsup: Think about it the Edge will save you gas and the remote start will waste your gas!
Getwired
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I like your thinking, Yukonator! :smilielol:
The_Yukonator
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I'm just trying to help!!
I hope I'm doing good!:thumbsup:
I hope I'm doing good!:thumbsup:
ki4izq
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edge evolution
I just bought one yesterday.... i selected option 2 and took the "economy" tune... does anyone know what they change for this.... i dont want to loose any power.... i dont know if it is my imagination but i think the truck goes into "v4" mode more and stays longer in "v4" mode now.....
I just bought one yesterday.... i selected option 2 and took the "economy" tune... does anyone know what they change for this.... i dont want to loose any power.... i dont know if it is my imagination but i think the truck goes into "v4" mode more and stays longer in "v4" mode now.....
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