Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
Trying to get some feedback from others on what they think of a couple of tuners that are available. Which is better, the Superchips trimax microtuner #1705 or the Edge Evolution EEF1000. I have a 97' F250 that is used mainly for pulling a camper (6,500lbs) & general hauling. Just finished up the install of Diamond Perf. 4" exhaust & intake upgrade. Truck is just starting it's transformation from stock. Not looking to get too wild, but I can see how this can grow into a $$hog!!
Any feedback on those tuners would be appreciated. Thanks!
I had a Superchips tuner in the '97 250 that I owned before this 350. It sure wasn't wild, but it did give the truck a kick in the pants, power-wise, and mileage improved as well. It was a good investment.
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'97 F350 CC, XLT, 4WD off road, 4.10, Milemarker manual hubs, Suncoast E40D w/ Bob Riley's (Dieselsite) remote filter & Triple Lock Torque Converter, Hypermax H2, BABY SWAMP'S! Swamp's 20* HPOP, Head Studs, TS 4 position chip w/ Bill's programming, Banks Intercooler. Ceramic coated up-pipes and down pipe. Triple pillar w/ Isspro boost, trans temp and digital EGT gauges. 4" Exhaust. 45gal Transfer flow rear tank. Dale Isley's HX mod. Joe Servo's IDM mod. Bob Riley's coolant filter, Coolant "T", Evans Coolant, A/C mod. Velvet-Ride's, Monroe Gas Magnum Shocks. TSM's rear disc brake kit. Frozen/ Slotted front rotors with Hawk Pads. Centramatic Wheel Balancers & 285/75/16 Michelin LTX/MS. Interior sound deadening (what a difference!).
Thanks! I actually have a 1705 that I got off EBAY that is brand new in the box & haven't tried it yet due to the fact that then it would be "used". Trying to see if the Evolution is that much better or not. I could always resell the one I have now or trade if there is much of a diff..
get the edge my friend!!!!! Just don't run the 100hp unless you got a big filter and injectors to handle it.......I get more out of the 80hp then the 100hp.....i must not be "worthy" of the 100 hp yet. Plus the edge is and actual 65,80,100hp at the rear wheels the super tuner is just fly wheel hp and it only goes to actually like 29hp at the rear. So in my opinion get the edge it's wild!!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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1995 f-350 102k miles, 5in. exhaust, "Custom" edge evo, Auto meter ultralite gauges, NEW 6.1 0-60 and 17.2 1/4 mile even just rolling across the line the about 30mph, 4:10 gears, E4OD tranny (first gear is goin and almost gone)
Dana 60, New INTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!
What's it like to be 16 and love diesels...Well just ask all my friends with rice grinders that can't keep up. Oh and be able to out talk your shop teacher and basically teach the diesel part of our High School....Oh yea......
i tried both the scmt and the edge, edge won hands down. You will not see 80 or 100 hp gains, unless you upgrade injectors. 60 rwhp is even pushing it, as max rwhp for 94-97's is only 200- 225. Edge did however work very well and helped out a ton power wise.
I just got an Edge and It is a first class product. I cannot believe the amount of power these trucks can make and I've only got the stock injectors for now, Should have some babies in next weekend. I have only put it in race mode and get 22lbs of boost and 900 on the pyro Full Throttle. I would highly recommend it!! Plus for just having stock injectors it throws quite a bit of soot! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
Justin
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98 12V QC, 282,000 +, 5 Speed, with a few power enhancements
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2000 F-350 XLT CC SRW CC PSD, 249,000+Miles, 6 Speed trans with Luk Con-O-FE clutch, 4" ATS Straight piped, Tymar style intake, Ready to start modding.
Meridian Motorsports Dyno Jet 5/13/2006
219 HP 457 TQ
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Lifted 95 F-350 XLT Crew Cab Srw Lwb Psd, 268,000 + miles, 35*12.50*16.5 Trail Cutter Radial RT,4.10's, BABY SWAMPS, Humped HPOP, Homeade Tymar setup with custom 4" intake, Gutted EBPV, Modified turbo pedistal, 1.0 turbine housing, CTI AIC, Auto Meter Lunar gauges, BDP 5 position chip, Complete Alpine sound system, Automatic, Billet torque converter, Tru Cool 28,000 lb external trans cooler, Bully Dog down pipe, 5" twin turnout stacks, 6.0 intercooler with custom built pipes, Optima red top batteries, Wanting more mods!!! My webshots homepage
Bully Dog Dog Days Of Summer Dyno Pull 7/9/2005
347 hp 660 torque
Sounds like most people are very happy with the Edge. I did talk with someone(who will stay nameless) that sells alot of aftermarket products & he told me that they quit carrying the Edge lineup due to all the problems they were encountering. Sounded like they had a few trucks that ran into transmission problems after adding the Edge tuners. He didn't say what year of trucks or makes, but it left me with the impression that there might be some issues with the programs that Edge has written. Don't know that for sure or not. That's why I am looking for input from the experts!
The trucks with tranny problems were probably the late model 7.3's because they can make a considerable amount more hp with stock injectors than us. I ran my edge on extreme over 50,000 miles last year with most of them heavy towing and no tranny problems [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img].
Thanks Hardcore_4X4, I was trying to find out some info. on where the gains are measured. I'm not bad mouthing either manufacturer, I have tried contacting both via email & left voice mails, but have not had any replies back yet. Superchips shows their outputs for the 94 1/2-97 but doesn't say if it is flywheel or rear wheel. Edge has dyno charts but the graph is the same for a 97' & a 2000. I know I will not get as much gain as with the earlier model trucks. I want the data to do a side by side comparision.
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Edge has dyno charts but the graph is the same for a 97' & a 2000. I know I will not get as much gain as with the earlier model trucks. I want the data to do a side by side comparision.
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They used a 97 California model with split-shot injectors (same as the SD's) to get those numbers. We will only get about 60-70 RWHP out of our stock 94-97's non-Cali models.
JIM
So does anyone know anyone else who might be interested in doing a trade of a new Superchips 1705 for a Edge Evolution(would prefer new, or like new condition)? The Superchips is actually the more expensive tuner from what pricing I have been finding.
Daveo,
I may have an edge that i've had in my posession for like 2 months. It's in spankin new condition and I have the box and even the manual and the sticker it came with it's mint. I may be willing to part with it if you would want to trade your suoer chips strait across. I'll have to wait till the end of the week tho to know for sure if I can hook ya up.
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1995 f-350 102k miles, 5in. exhaust, "Custom" edge evo, Auto meter ultralite gauges, NEW 6.1 0-60 and 17.2 1/4 mile even just rolling across the line the about 30mph, 4:10 gears, E4OD tranny (first gear is goin and almost gone)
Dana 60, New INTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!
What's it like to be 16 and love diesels...Well just ask all my friends with rice grinders that can't keep up. Oh and be able to out talk your shop teacher and basically teach the diesel part of our High School....Oh yea......
That sounds like something I might be interested in, I got some info. off the box, it says:"Superchips 1705 MAX Microtuner 94-03 Ford E, F, & SUV series 7.3L" It has the three levels of performance. Not like some of the people I have seen advertising their 1700's as 1705's.
Your Evolution is the EEF1000, right?
F.Y.I-I can only check my replies M-F, 8-5. No internet @ home. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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That sounds like something I might be interested in, I got some info. off the box, it says:"Superchips 1705 MAX Microtuner 94-03 Ford E, F, & SUV series 7.3L" It has the three levels of performance. Not like some of the people I have seen advertising their 1700's as 1705's.
Your Evolution is the EEF1000, right?
Correct it is the EEF1000 and i'll know by the end of the week if we could make the swap.
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] I'll get ya rollin some smoke!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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1995 f-350 102k miles, 5in. exhaust, "Custom" edge evo, Auto meter ultralite gauges, NEW 6.1 0-60 and 17.2 1/4 mile even just rolling across the line the about 30mph, 4:10 gears, E4OD tranny (first gear is goin and almost gone)
Dana 60, New INTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!
What's it like to be 16 and love diesels...Well just ask all my friends with rice grinders that can't keep up. Oh and be able to out talk your shop teacher and basically teach the diesel part of our High School....Oh yea......
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