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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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So my next mod I am saving for is a programmer. I have read a lot of good things about Edge, but also have heard some bad (pretty much like any mod). I have also heard good things about Banks and Diablo. I want to make sure I get the best one for the money and performance. I am buying a camper soon and want to get as much as I can out of my truck to pull. Right now for performance I did the gotts and drop in K&N. As well as a magnaflow muffler. Not really planning on doing much else as performance goes for now. With my setup which would be the best? Thanks for the help
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Old May 14, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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I have the same setup as you with the addition of being leveled. I started running the Edge Evolution about 2 months ago and love it. I have not tried messing with any of the setting on the tunes yet but I have been running the Tow tune and it made the truck wake up. I am sure others have opinions of the other two you mentioned and you will get a few different ideas but my vote is for the Edge.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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For the F series, SCT and Edge are by far the two most popular brands.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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im not saying that you should run something involving three consonants, but SCT is the way to go. I ran a four bank chip run by the dude who helped found SCT for many years and then an XCAL2 in my TBird and an XCAL3 in my truck.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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I appreciate the information on these programmers. I will for sure look more into the SCT as well.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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I know a guy who has a couple SCT tuners.... :-)

Hit me up with any questions, glad to help...
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Old May 15, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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You can get a Edge from autoanything for &280 shipped. I just got one and am happy with it. I use it on tow mode and changed my tire size with it. So far, so good
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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Edge or SCT, both have great reviews and doubt you would be unhappy with either one, it is basically a choice is all.
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Old May 16, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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So since i have the gotts mod done now, and buy the programmer will anything need to be changed if i was to throw a full intake kit on or does the programmer adjust?
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Old May 16, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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If you already don't have a backup camera or a monitor (dash, mirror) set up for it, you might consider the Edge CTS. Has a video input (RCA) that will take any backup camera with a RCA plug. That includes the add-on units that fit in the tailgate handle or Ford logo.
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