My question is simply... are these two devices the same entity? Do they do the exact same things... or is one "pre-programmed" and the other programmable on the fly...

I have been researching this.. and I assume they do similar things.... but what is the advantage of one over the other. Thanks!!

 

Interesting....
The XCAL2 (I'm assuming you mean XCAL2?) is pre-programmed but its custom tuned based on your truck and mods. Once you get it you take it to the dyno and send whomever the results back and they fine tune it for you. Once that's done the only way to change the settings is to get them to email you more which you'll have to pay and wait for.

With the Edge it comes with 3 pre-programmed tunes but gives you the ability to change multiple settings whenever you want to dial in the best settings. The Edge also has the ability to display 4 out of a possible 21 (i think now that they added some) gauges, but I'm sure you knew that by searching where the XCAL is only useful for programming.

Essentially they do the same thing; change shift points, WOT fuel amount, etc etc.

 

Thanks for the quick reply..and lol yea I meant XCAL2... anyhow.. which do you have... and hmm being able to adjust things on the fly is what I am liking... do you know if it has the ability to show Trans Temp? for towing?? Oh, and what's an average day at the "Dyno" cost? Thanks again.. this forum rocks.. I give when I can, because I get what I need. =)

 

I have the Edge Evo.
I should be careful saying "on the fly", it's not like the deisels where you can change power levels while you're still driving. You actually have to turn off the truck, turn the key to the "on" position, make your adjustments and when its complete start the truck again.
It does show trans temp and many others. If I can find the list I'll post it here for you.
I can't say I've been to a dyno yet, plus I'm in a small town in Canada so the prices may not be anywhere near the same as to where you are.

PIDs
The Evolution allows the user to view up to 4 PIDs at one time. There are 19 different PIDs to choose from. Below is a list and description of each:
• RPM (revolutions per minute) – Engine speed.
• MPH (miles per hour) – Note: Dash display may be +/-3 MPH off from the digital display due to mechanical differences in the spring, etc. used to control the gauge.
• ECT (engine coolant temperature) – Degrees F.
• EOT (engine oil temperature) – Degrees F.
• TFT (transmission fluid temperature) – Degrees F.
• CHT (cylinder head temperature) – Degrees F.
• IAT (intake air temperature) – Degrees F.
• LPD (line pressure desired) – Fuel rail pressure desired by the PCM.
• FRP (fuel rail pressure) – Used to control the flow of fuel while an injector has been opened.
• OSS (output shaft speed) – Used with TSS to determine if transmission slip is occurring. If OSS = TSS, no slip is occurring.
• TSS (turbine shaft speed) – Used with OSS to determine if transmission slip is occurring. If TSS = OSS, no slip is occurring.
• MAF (mass air flow) – Used to determine air/fuel ratio.
• MAFV (mass air flow voltage) – A voltage representation of MAF (from sensor).
• VCT (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 spark plugs.
• TQC (torque control) – Amount of torque reduction to control traction.
• LOAD (engine load %) – Percentage of total power available being used by the engine.
• APP (accelerator pedal position)
• BAT (battery voltage)

Then they added IMPG (Instant Miles Per Gallon) and AMPG (Average Miles Per Gallon)

 

A2!!!! Wait for it!

 

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