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Evolution 

 

FORD 4.6 and 5.4 Liter 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ___________________________________ 3

 

SAFETY TERMS ___________________________________________________________ 3

 

SAFETY GUIDELINES ______________________________________________________ 3

 

PRODUCT REGISTRATION _____________________________________________ 4

 

Benefits of product registration: _______________________________________________ 4

 

CARB/EPA Compliance __________________________________________________ 5

 

About the Evolution _____________________________________________________ 6

 

Stock Program ______________________________________________________________ 6

 

Transmission or Economy Only Program _______________________________________ 6

 

Tow Performance Program (87+ octane fuel)_____________________________________ 7

 

High Performance Program (91+ octane fuel) ____________________________________ 7

 

Power Gains ________________________________________________________________ 7

 

PIDs (Parameter ID) _________________________________________________________ 8

 

Diagnostics _________________________________________________________________ 8

 

0-60 and Quarter Mile time ___________________________________________________ 8

 

Alerts _____________________________________________________________________ 8

 

Records ____________________________________________________________________ 8

 

Custom Options _____________________________________________________________ 9

 

Display and Keypad______________________________________________________ 9

 

Getting Connected ______________________________________________________ 10

 

Power Programming ____________________________________________________ 13

 

Custom Options ________________________________________________________ 15

 

Gear Ratio ________________________________________________________________ 15

 

Tire Size __________________________________________________________________ 16

 

Idle Speed _________________________________________________________________ 17

 

WOT (Wide Open Throttle) Shifting __________________________________________ 18

 

Standard (Std.) Shifting _____________________________________________________ 18

 

Shift Firmness _____________________________________________________________ 18

 

Rev. Limiter _______________________________________________________________ 18

 

Torque Converter Lock Points________________________________________________ 19

 

Speed Limiter______________________________________________________________ 19

 

Timing Adjustment _________________________________________________________ 19

 

Summary of Contents for Evolution 15051

Page 1: ...2004 2008 Ford F Series 5 4L 4 6L Triton V8 Edge Evolution Programmer Installation Instructions Manual P N 15051 READ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ..._____________________________________ 8 Alerts _____________________________________________________________________ 8 Records____________________________________________________________________ 8 Custom Options_____________________________________________________________ 9 Display and Keypad______________________________________________________ 9 Getting Connected_________________________________...

Page 3: ..._________________ 29 Adjusting the Backlight Color ________________________________________________ 29 Adjusting the Backlight Brightness ____________________________________________ 30 Adjusting the Contrast ______________________________________________________ 30 Alerts ________________________________________________________________ 31 Records __________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...u your passengers or others on the roadway 2 Select a position on the windshield or dashboard to mount the device where it will not impair your view You must be able to see the road traffic and pedestrians without interference Be sure your mounting location meets state and local laws regarding placement of devices on the windshield or dashboard 3 Do not operate the device while driving Perform all...

Page 5: ...d Product Development helps us better understand you our customers and design products that meet your needs Special Offers allows us to inform you about special offers on accessories and or new products that fit your vehicle and enhance your driving experience AND Extended Warranty Plan Opportunity within the first 90 days of ownership Edge offers the option to buy a 1 year warranty extension to a...

Page 6: ... responsible for any damages caused by using the Evolution on a vehicle that has been modified from a stock configuration If you have used another tuner programmer on your vehicle you will need to program back to stock and remove the device before using the Edge Products Device Failure to return to stock may result in PCM failure or engine damage This product meets the emissions compliance require...

Page 7: ... Note At the back of this manual we have included commonly used acronyms This should help while using the Evolution 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 We strongly recommended...

Page 8: ...The fuel injection and ignition timing strategies are aggressively tuned to extract the maximum performance from your vehicle without sacrificing drivability or durability The transmission strategy is modified in this level to take advantage of the increased engine performance by providing quicker and firmer shifts Due to the high performance nature of this setting towing or hauling heavy loads is...

Page 9: ...rips to the dealer for a diagnostics scan 0 60 and Quarter Mile time WARNING Do not use the Performance Tests feature to break any traffic laws Perform these tests only where they are legal and safe Another feature often only found on the Edge Product monitors is the ability to determine your quarter mile times as well as your 0 60 times Alerts If you would like to know when a certain parameter su...

Page 10: ...options on the screen The ENTER key is used to select desired options from a menu or move to the next screen The MENU key is used to enter the Main Menu from the parameter display or return to the previous screen This version of the Evolution also has the option to change the backlighting color of the display to a wide range of colors NOTE The Evolution uses a LCD display which has inherent limita...

Page 11: ...ometimes the cover to this connector will be labeled Data Link Feed the cable under the dash panel behind and above the E brake mechanism towards the side access panel but do not plug into the OBDII connector yet Figure 1 2 With the driver s side door open remove the access panel on the left side of the dashboard Figure 2 and pull the end of the ODBII cable outwards shown in Figure 3 Snake it up t...

Page 12: ...Evolution or may be pulled back through the dash to eliminate slack The result of the installation is shown in Figure 5 Be sure to use the supplied cable ties to secure any excess cable underneath the dash to prevent the cable interfering with proper pedal operation Figure 5 With the Pod and Evolution securely in place turn the ignition key ON Then plug the cable into the OBDII connector The Evolu...

Page 13: ...s that will be displaying information about your vehicle The black box in the top right corner displays which level is currently programmed onto your vehicle 0 Vehicle is currently at stock 1 Vehicle has been programmed to Transmission Only Level 1 2 Vehicle has been programmed to Towing Level 2 3 Vehicle has been programmed to Performance Level 3 ...

Page 14: ...uld like to reset the average MPG miles per gallon If you press ENTER again the Evolution will erase all the past MPG stored data which was in the Evolution and restart the averaging Power Programming Caution Vehicle manufacturers do not recommend vehicle programming in extreme temperature Please see the service manual of your vehicle to ensure that programming is being done in accordance to the o...

Page 15: ...e first use the Evolution will read the original calibration from your PCM and then build all the necessary programs This will take several minutes This step is skipped when programming from level to level or back to stock 5 The Evolution will then erase your PCM and write the selected calibration level onto the PCM This will also take several minutes to complete If at any time you receive an erro...

Page 16: ...tion The following customizable options are available Gear Ratio The Evolution has the ability to correct for modified gear ratios Do not change the value displayed on the Evolution unless you have changed the rear differential gear For 4WD vehicles both the front and rear differential gears should be the same Some reasons for changing gears ratios include 1 To maintain the optimum ratio between t...

Page 17: ...ur truck s factory speedometer please note that Both the tire size and the gear ratio must be adjusted and corrected to match what is installed on the vehicle for the speedometer to read correctly The Evolution has the ability to correct for changes in tire size If you have changed your tires to a different size the PCM will miscalculate vehicle speed which can affect shifting as well as the speed...

Page 18: ...m 305 70 16 2617mm 37 2951mm 215 75 16 2289mm 38 3031mm 245 75 16 2430mm 265 75 16 2524mm Circumference Equation 285 75 16 2618mm width ratio 0 02 rim 25 4 3 1415 295 75 16 2666mm Steps 305 75 16 2713mm 1 Multiply Width Ratio and 0 02 315 75 16 2760mm 2 Multiply Rim and 25 4 325 75 16 2807mm 3 Add Step 1 with Step 2 265 70 17 2521mm 4 Multiply Step 3 with 3 1416 285 75 17 2698mm 5 The result will ...

Page 19: ...n other words how hard your transmission will shift A positive number will cause the shift to be firmer A negative number will cause it to be softer Hint Firming up the shifts may help improve 0 60 and quarter mile times Rev Limiter The Rev Limiter prevents the engine from over revving and causing engine damage If you set this value to 4500 you would not be able to rev the engine beyond that even ...

Page 20: ... if racing in a legally sanctioned environment it is your responsibility to ensure your tires and other vehicle components are rated to travel at increased speeds with the speed limiter removed adjusted WARNING If you drive on public roads after removal or adjustment of the speed limiter you must still obey all driving laws including adhering to posted speed limits To drive at racing speeds on pub...

Page 21: ...owever this increase is minimal based on the CARB requirement that the USO6 emissions test part of the CARB certification process is passed Use of this feature does not affect engine operation during normal driving conditions Hint Raising this value may help improve 0 60 and quarter mile times Diagnostics The diagnostics scanner included with your Evolution is a powerful tool that allows you to vi...

Page 22: ...ed press ENTER to return to the previous menu CAUTION If you do not address the issue that originally caused the DTC the DTC will set again and the Check Engine light will come back on If a trouble code is set repeatedly and does not clear the user must take action to define and correct the problem Failure to correct the problem could result in powertrain damage The user must become familiar with ...

Page 23: ...ing an update or the PC software will not allow you to continue Performance Testing WARNING Do not use the Performance Tests feature to break any traffic laws Perform these tests only where they are legal and safe The Evolution allows you to test the performance of your vehicle by timing the 0 60 and the quarter mile times It is helpful to remember these might not be results you would receive from...

Page 24: ...and the test automatically begins For the mile test you will be asked to press a key when ready It will then cycle through a starting light sequence Christmas tree and tells you when to go As you drive the screen should be displaying your current speed When the test is complete the desired distance or speed is reached the test will automatically stop and your time will be displayed on the screen a...

Page 25: ...Start message if you start before the green and you re screen will turn red You can still finish the run but the screen will let you know that you started before the green light Note The best speed and time is recorded for viewing in the Records section 5 After the test is complete press MENU to return to the Performance Menu Setup The Evolution gives you even more additional features You can choo...

Page 26: ...he following screen appears 3 Select the desired viewing option by using the UP and DOWN arrows and pressing the ENTER key on the desired display type Below are examples of the display options Two Function Bar Graph Display Sample Two Function Digital Display Sample ...

Page 27: ...our Function Digital Display Sample Changing the Variables on the Screen To change the variables on the screen perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows 2 Select the Display option The following screen appears ...

Page 28: ... in the back of this manual and a in depth list of the PIDs supported follows Once you have selected your desired parameters select the Set as Display option and press ENTER You will return to the Setup menu with your new settings saved NOTE If you choose to display Average Miles Per Gallon AMPG you may need to reset it from time to time To do so from the main screen press the enter button twice i...

Page 29: ... slip is occurring If TSS OSS no slip is occurring MAF mass air flow Used to determine air fuel ratio The value displayed is divided by 100 Example 5 4 displayed 540 g s MAFV mass air flow voltage A voltage representation of MAF from sensor VCAM variable cam timing Number of degrees the cam is advanced retarded in regard to crankshaft angle SPARK spark advance Current timing advance retard for the...

Page 30: ...ge the backlighting color perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows 2 Select the Display option The following screen appears 3 Select the Adjust LCD Settings option The following screen appears 4 Select the color you would like to change ...

Page 31: ... the previous screen and abort the current color change press MENU Adjusting the Backlight Brightness When viewing engine parameters like the sample below press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the brightness of the display Each time the button is pressed the backlight will either brighten or dim by 10 of the total brightness The default setting is 100 brightness Adjusting the Contrast To chan...

Page 32: ...t the Adjust LCD Settings option The following screen appears 4 Select Contrast and use the up and down arrows to adjust the contrast to where you d like Alerts If you would like to know when a certain parameter reaches a specified value you can set an alert for that parameter by following these steps ...

Page 33: ...lerts are Off option and press ENTER The text line will now read Alerts are On To change the value of a certain alert select the parameter you want to change and press ENTER The screen similar to the following will appear 4 Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys until you have reached the desired value Pressing ENTER will save the current alert value If you would like to return to the previous screen an...

Page 34: ...ers To view these records and to reset them do the following 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup option The Setup screen appears as follows 2 Select the Records option The following screen appears 3 This is where you can view all of the current recorded high values The arrow located at the bottom right corner of the screen indicates there are more parameters than the display can show Use the UP ...

Page 35: ...back to stock power it will only reset the Evolution display options alerts and records back to the preset defaults from Edge Products To reset power level return to Power Programming 1 Enter into the Main Menu The Main Menu screen appears as follows 2 Select Setup and press ENTER The following screen will be shown 3 Select Reset Evo Settings and press Enter The following screen will be shown ...

Page 36: ...e download before you connect your device to your PC During the installation you will be prompted to install the drivers choose yes For step by step installation instructions please copy this link into your web browser http www edgeproducts com product_images product_update file 11 pdf Once you ve successfully installed the Fusion Software and Drivers click on the Fusion icon on your PC desktop Yo...

Page 37: ...e to return your vehicle to stock before connecting the device to Fusion Note If the USB connector you received has 2 plugs it is recommended that you plug both USB connectors into the computer before connecting the device to the other end to ensure proper operation After you ve selected yes on the previous screen the Fusion software will go through the steps in order to update the device Once it ...

Page 38: ...ent team at Edge Products support new vehicle calibrations When you connect your device to the vehicle the first step it takes is identifying your vehicle s stock file If the stock file isn t currently supported the device will display a screen alerting you that the stock file is not yet supported and prompt you to press a button touch the screen in order to read and save the stock file Once the d...

Page 39: ... 1 ratio through the transmission This is usually 4th gear on a manual transmission or 3rd gear on a 4 speed automatic transmission Using these gears provides the most accurate power rating because the results are not affected by the torque multiplication which can occur when using lower gears The F150 however will not be able to run a full dyno run in 3rd gear The wheel speeds generated are highe...

Page 40: ...vary from dyno to dyno even among dynos of the same model Calculated performance values will also vary based on many factors including vehicle condition ambient weather conditions geographic location altitude fuel quality and other factors The gains you achieve may be higher or lower than the average advertised gains achieved during testing This is normal and does not necessarily indicate a proble...

Page 41: ...ery procedures ERROR CODE 0xF1 AFTER PCM READ If you are receiving this error code right after the Evolution reads your PCM check for updates using the Fusion software If the problem continues contact Edge Products Technical Support ERROR CODE 0xF1 IN CUSTOM MENU If you are receiving this error code while trying to configure your custom options disconnect from the OBDII connector turn the key to t...

Page 42: ...e date of sale and limited solely to the parts contained within the product s kit All products that are in question of Warranty must be returned shipping prepaid to the SELLER and must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase receipt All Warranty claims are subject to approval by Edge Products Inc Under no circumstances shall the SELLER be liable for any labor charged or travel time incurred in...

Page 43: ...hicle actually caused the problem in question However the reality is that many dealerships have been known to void warranties on vehicles that use aftermarket products as a matter of policy This applies in particular to those aftermarket products that produce horsepower such as performance enhancement chips modified intake manifolds or aftermarket exhaust systems regardless of product brand You ha...

Page 44: ...ve Memory KOEO Key On Engine Off KOER Key On Engine Running KS Knock Sensor LOAD Engine Load LOS Limited Operation Strategy LPD Line Pressure Desired LUS Lock up Solenoid MAF Mass Airflow MAFV Mass Airflow Sensor Voltage MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure MAT Manifold Air Temp MCU Microprocessor Control Unit MIL Malfunction Indicator Light MPH Miles Per Hour OHC Over Head Camshaft OSS Output Shaft Spe...

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