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  • Will Edge Insight CS2 # EP84030 Tune a 2006 Chevrolet Impala 3.5L For More Horsepower
  • The Edge Insight CS2, part # EP84030, is not a tuner type of programmer. It can display several parameters and allows you to monitor them but you cannot tune the engine with it. It will not add horsepower, torque, or change any of the factory settings on your 2006 Chevrolet Impala. It can be used with other performance chips to track and monitor your newly tuned engine. Some of the parameters you can monitor are listed below: Battery Voltage Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Engine Oil Pressure...
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  • Can I Tow a Trailer While In Fuel Saver Mode with SuperChips FlashPaq F5 for 1999 Ford F-250
  • Yes. There's no reason that you can't tow while in the fuel saver mode on your SuperChips # SU1845 and it won't damage the vehicle, but you'll likely get better performance while using the "Tow" program. The only tunes you can't tow in is the Performance or Extreme mode.
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  • Will the Superchips Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuner SU2845 Disable AFM
  • The Superchips Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuner part # SU2845 will disable active fuel management (AFM) if equipped. That said, not all Superchips Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuners work with Chevy therefore no not all will disable active fuel management (AFM).
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  • Installing a Perfomance Tuner in a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • The Edge Gas Evolution CTS2 Performance Tuner - 5" Color Touch Screen with Swipe # EP85450, connects to your truck via the OBD-II port which is located on the left side beneath the dash. It is a simple quick connection to the on-board diagnostic that was made mandatory for all vehicles made after 1996. I've attached an article to assist you with performance chips and modules. This tuner will mount with a universal suction cup.
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  • What Parameters are Viewable With the Edge Performance Chip # EP84030 on a 2011 Volkswagen TDI
  • The Edge Performance Chip # EP84030 that you referenced is a fit for your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan TDI. This unit can display up to 8 parameters of your choosing. According to my technical contact at Edge, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) produces a standard baseline set of applications that are transmitted through the OBD-II port on your vehicle. After that, each vehicle manufacturer has the option of running with the standard set or adding more features that will be visible. The...
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  • Will Edge Insight # EP84030 Adjust For Change in Tire Size and Addition of Cold Air Filter
  • The Edge Insight Gauge Display # EP84030 will allow you to enter the information for a different tire size and will show you the updated parameters based on the new size. However, after speaking with my contact at Edge, the addition of a cold air filter cannot be added to this item as it is strictly a monitor and will not enhance the performance of your 2001 Nissan Frontier. At this time, we do not carry a performance-enhancing chip for your vehicle.
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  • What Will a Superchips Flashpaq Programmer Do for a 2016 Ford F-150 5.0 Liter
  • Superchips Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuner - Ford Item # SU1845 can provide up to 13 additional horsepower and 15 foot pounds of torque. But it can do more than just add more power. It also has preset modes for daily driving, towing, and performance. the programmer will make what changes it needs to in order to optimize the motor and transmission performance for the given task. You can also read and clear diagnostic codes, recalibrate the speedometer (if you change tire sizes), change the...
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  • Changing The Power Level On A Edge Diesel Evolution CTS2 Performance Tuner
  • I have listed the steps to change power levels on the Edge Diesel Evolution CTS3 Performance Tuner - Color Touch Screen. part # EP69YR. These are straight from the owner's manual which I have included below. STEP 1 - Unplug all power consuming devices plugged into the cigarette lighter or other power ports. (NOTE: Some vehicles require that the radio fuse be removed prior to programming.) STEP 2 - Enter the Quick Link menu. (see page 15) STEP 3 - Press the Performance Tuning icon STEP...
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  • How Much Horsepower Does the Flashpaq # SU1545 Deliver?
  • I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, the Superchips Flashpaq F5 Pro Custom Performance Tuner - Gas/Diesel # SU1545 requires uploading custom tunes to the device and transferring it to the vehicle in order to gain extra horsepower. With that being said, there are no settings on the Flashpaq that delivers horsepower gains. If you want preset tunes, my contact at Superchips recommends the # SU1845 or # SU4845 (California residents approved). These have preset tunes that have horsepowers...
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  • Will the Edge Insight CS2 # EP84030 Add Horsepower to a 2001 Volkswagen GTI
  • The Edge Insight CS2, part # EP84030, is not a tuner type of programmer. It can display several parameters and allows you to monitor them but you cannot tune the engine with it. It will not add horsepower, torque, or change any of the factory settings on your 2001 Volkswagen GTI. It can be used with other performance chips to track and monitor your newly tuned engine. Some of the parameters you can monitor are listed below: Battery Voltage Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Engine Oil Pressure...
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  • Best Setting to Achieve Best Fuel Economy with Edge EZ performance Tuner in 2007 Dodge Cummins
  • In terms of mileage performance my contact at Edge advised that the best way to find which setting on your Edge EZ performance Tuner # EP30204 will provide the highest MPG performance when not towing is to try every level, in other words, trail and error. Since there are so many factors that affect mileage -- your engine's condition, your personal driving habits and style and terrain -- specific fuel economy results cannot be predicted. We do recommend that you install an EGT (exhaust...
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  • Do You Use Factory Tow Mode with SuperChips Flashpaq F5 Pro Performance Tuner
  • The Superchips Flashpaq F5 Pro Custom Performance Tuner - Gas/Diesel # SU5845 is a custom built tune so you do not use the factory tune alterations on top of that. I don't think you'd do any damage to your vehicle but you won't get the responsiveness you desire if you don't allow the Flashpaq to do what it is designed to do.
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  • Can the Superchips Flashcal F5 Calibrator be Used on 2 Jeeps at the Same Time
  • You would have to set the first Jeep back to the factory settings before adjusting the tire size on another Jeep with the Superchips Flashcal F5 Calibrator # SU3571. This is the case with every performance chip out there so if you wanted the ability to make adjustments to 2 Jeeps at the same time you would need 2 of these.
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  • Can Edge Pressure Sensor Be Used to Monitor Fuel Pressure
  • You can indeed use the pressure sensor that comes with the Edge EAS Competition Kit # EP98617 to monitor fuel pressure. The newly redesigned pressure sensor # EP98607 has the ability to be used in both wet and dry applications, so no extra parts are needed. The Edge EAS Competition Kit # EP98617 is compatible with Edge CS/CS2 and CTS/CTS2 Performance Chips.
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  • Will Using an Edge Stage 1 Performance Kit Impact Warranty of 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
  • Per Edge on using the Stage 1 Performance Kit # EP29025: "Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question. However, the reality is that many dealerships have been known to void warranties on vehicles that use aftermarket...
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  • Fuel Efficiency Gains with the Superchips Flashpaq F5 on a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Crew Cab
  • I spoke with my contact at Superchips and found that the estimated miles per gallon gain with the Flashpaq F5 Performance Tuner is 10 to 15 percent when tuned for the Mileage XS Save tune. This gain is not guaranteed as it can be affected by many factors. The Superchips tuners are tested on stock vehicles without any modifications. If you have any other engine or appearance modifications such as larger wheels, then the that will effect the fuel efficiency. Another factor that will effect...
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  • Can You Eliminate or Raise the Max Speed Limiter on the Flashpaq F5 Tuner?
  • I confirmed with my tech at Superchips that you can completely disable the speed limiter as well as raise the limiter when using the Flashpaq F5 # SU2847 on your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 (5.3L engine). As far as how far you can increase the max speed limiter, the max speed can be limited up to 200mph.
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  • Horsepower and Torque Gain for a 2003 Ford F-150 5.4L with the Superchips Flashpaq Tuner
  • I spoke with my contact at Superchips and he told me that for your 2003 Ford F-150 with 5.4L Triton V8 Engine you can expect an additional 20 horsepower and 28 ft-lbs of torque with the Superchips Flashpaq Performance Tuner, # SU1845. For the California Approved version of the programmer, you will want part # SU4845. If you have the 5.4L Supercharged Triton V8 engine, you may see up to an additional 24 horsepower and up to 39 ft-lbs torque with either of these programmers.
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  • Will the Edge CTS2 Increase Fuel Mileage When Towing a Trailer with a 2015 Acura MDX
  • The Edge Insight CTS2, # EP84130, is a gauge display, not an actual performance tuner. There are no actual performance tuners for your 2015 Acura MDX that will increase engine performance when towing, but the CTS2 system can help improve fuel mileage while towing a 5,000 lb trailer if you use the Mileage Coach app. The Mileage Coach monitors your MPG and shows how your driving habits affect your fuel mileage. The app will tell you if you are driving or braking too aggressively while towing,...
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  • Will the Edge Insight Tune the Engine and Add Horsepower to a 2012 Chevy Camaro with 3.6 Liter V6
  • The Edge Insight, # EP84130, does not tune the engine on a 2012 Chevy Camaro. Instead, what it does is allow you to view various parameters of engine performance. The data parameters you can monitor include: Battery Voltage Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Miles Per Hour (MPH) Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) 1/4-mile and 0 - 60 times It will not...
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