1999-2003 Ford F-Series 7.3L Power Stroke Edge Evolution Programmer Installation Instructions
Programming your vehicle may expose existing defects in your vehicle’s PCM that could disable your vehicle. It is advised that you do not program your vehicle in remote locations in case of vehicle failure.
All Edge modules and programmers are built to operate with OEM calibrations. When you take your vehicle to a service center they may, by your request or otherwise, update your vehicles calibrations. Therefore it is important that you return your vehicle to stock before taking it in for service. Edge updates its active products (i.e. those currently being manufactured) to work effectively with updated OEM calibrations. However, this process can take some time as Edge is not always made aware of calibration changes made by the OEM. In the case of discontinued products, Edge cannot ensure that your unit will work effectively if you take your vehicle to a dealership and you are given, by your request or otherwise, a new calibration. This is only for discontinued products.
Stock Program
The Evolution automatically makes a backup of your stock program from your PCM before writing a new program onto your PCM. This assures that you will have the stock program if/when you desire to reprogram your vehicle to its original stock program. It is strongly recommended prior to returning your vehicle to a service center or emissions check that you return your vehicle’s computer to the stock program. In the event that the service center re-flashes your vehicle’s computer (a common practice) and you have NOT returned it to stock, your Evolution programmer will be rendered useless. If this happens, call our technical support at (888) 360-EDGE and they can help you recover your Evolution for a small fee. Follow the steps included in this manual for returning your program to stock.
Tow Only Program
This setting is the lowest power setting. It is designed to provide a significant increase in horsepower and torque while still being safe enough to use for towing. While it isn’t necessary, a modified exhaust system will help improve overall performance and help reduce your EGT (exhaust gas temperature) levels.
Race Performance Program
If you plan to tow with this program, it is strongly recommended that you make appropriate modifications to your exhaust system and install an EGT (exhaust gas temperature) gauge to aid in the prevention of potential damage to your engine.
Extreme Performance Program
This is the highest performance setting for the Evolution. The fuel injection and fuel timing strategies are aggressively tuned to extract the maximum performance from your vehicle without sacrificing drivability or durability. The transmission strategy is modified to take advantage of the increased engine performance by providing quicker, firmer shifts.
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