New Edge Evolution on 07 F150 FX4

acidsurfr · #1 10-13-2009, 08:22 AM

I ordered an Edge Evolution for a heck of a deal and it is being delivered today. Curious about input modifications that i should/can make as user. I've read in the past about recommended changes to to canned tunes on the EVO in regards to WOT, shift firmness and a few other features that a user can change without a custom tune from say PHP. Eventually when i can afford it i will get a Gryphon or pay PHP to flash me EVO and get custom tunes. Anyone here have a recommended or tested change they have made to any accessible features, i would greatly appreciate your input.
Thanks in advance.
Stock F150 FX4, SCrew, 5.4L, leveled on 33" Toyo MT's, K&N pahel filter, run premium fuel, 3.73 gears (Factory), no additional mods yet. Soon exhaust and intake will be done but will probably be 4-6 months before any other mods are done.

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cstanek · #2 10-13-2009, 10:59 AM

In addition to changing the tire circumference, here are the other settings I change on my Evolution:

WOT Fuel= +1.5
WOT Shift= 5250, 5250, 4800
Max RPM= 5650
Max Speed= 110
Shift Pressure= +12,+12, +9

I got these recommendations from one of Jim's (Bluejay's) posts, and they've done pretty well for me for almost 6 months.

acidsurfr · #3 10-14-2009, 05:55 PM

I installed my Edge EVO last night. I used some recommended settings and i can definately feel the difference. Has not been long enough to compare the mileage yet, only been through a 1/4 tank so far.
I did run the 0-60 test and got 0-60 in 7.16 sec.
Does this sound ok, too high, too low...anyone's opinion would be great.
Truck is 2007 FX4 SCrew, 33" Toyo M/T's with K&N panel filter. Absolutely no mods other than leveling kit and now the EVO.
Adjustments made
used lvl 3 performance
93 oct fuel
WOT +1.6
WOT shift 1-2= 5200 2-3= 5200 3-4= 4800
Rev Limit = 5500
WOT Shift 1-2= +12, 2-3= +12, 3-4= +9
adjusted for tire size (used my GPS to calibrate)
Confirmed 3.73 gearing
Just curious if this is decent, good, and what i might want to try and adjust. Not into it for speed, just playing. I'm more about the power/torque for off roading and mudding, as well as pulling out other trucks. I'm sure i will use lvl 2 for these with some adjustments for the low end and torque since i will not exceed 40-50 mph off-road.
Here is a link for the image from my iPhone after i did the test
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...b&id=588630616

**JackandJanet** · #4 10-14-2009, 07:22 PM

Your numbers look fine, acidsurfr. You MAY find your WOT upshifts "hanging" at times though if you have the gas pedal on the floor. Bill Cohorn at PHP recommends a 400 rpm difference between the WOT shift rpm and the max rpm. You could either increase your max to 5600, or, decrease your 1-2 and 2-3 shift points to 5100. I'd do the latter, actually. You're starting to get a pretty good torque dropoff once you're above 5000 rpm, and I doubt the extra 100 there is doing you a whole lot of good.

I've also found the 3-4 upshift seems to take an even bigger "buffer". I have mine set at about 4600, I think. If 4800 works for you though, leave it there.

Some of these values may be sensitive to the weight of the truck. Since I drive a SCrew, with a 200+ pound bed cap, my experience could be different than yours. I think your horsepower/torque curves might be a bit different in your model year too (a bit more power).

- Jack

acidsurfr · #5 10-14-2009, 11:08 PM

I am going to play around with it. As far as weight, added weight from the aftermarket wheels and tires, also have a bed box containing tools, tow straps and other items, estimated weight of box including contents is about 150-200 lb's, maybe even more. I can definately tell a difference though. Wondering if i could benefit from adjusting the timing or the lock/unlock for the torque converter?
Anyone tried any of these setting and found something that works. Going to leave at the defaults for now.

acidsurfr · #6 10-14-2009, 11:09 PM

Here is another image of my FX4 before the bed box was added

cstanek · #7 10-15-2009, 02:28 PM

If you're running 93 octane on the canned Evo level 3 tune, you could bump up the timing a bit. I'd start with +0.5 and not go above +1.0. (You can safely increase the timing 0.5 for each increase in octane. Therefore, +1.0 for the increase from 91 to 93.)

acidsurfr · #8 10-15-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstanek

If you're running 93 octane on the canned Evo level 3 tune, you could bump up the timing a bit. I'd start with +0.5 and not go above +1.0. (You can safely increase the timing 0.5 for each increase in octane. Therefore, +1.0 for the increase from 91 to 93.)

Thanks, i'll have to experiment with that next.