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Engine Performance Buyer's Guide - Part 1
Edge Goes Gas: Evolution Programmer For Ford Triton V-8 Trucks
Edge Products known for diesel performance “goes gas” with new Evolution hand-held power programmer for late-model Ford trucks. The 3 tuning options are: Level 1 (transmission only) retains factory engine power + reprograms PCM for firmer shifts. Level 2 (tow performance) includes optimized transmission shifting and modifies ignition timing and fuel delivery to improve overall performance, speed and rev limiter adjustments help sharpen throttle response. Level 3 (high performance) aggressively tunes fueling and ignition timing for 91-octane gas to add up to 12% more hp and 15% more torque — approx.16 HP and 25 lb-ft on average ’97-03 5.4L V-8. In the process, the transmission is reprogrammed to use increased engine performance and provide quicker, firmer shifts. The Evolution also offers diagnostic and performance-capturing capabilities. Its backlit LED display can read, describe and clear “check engine” trouble codes. For owners of lifted or lowered trucks, it adjusts for non-stock tire sizes and gear ratios (on trucks equipped with digital odometers). Installation takes about 10 minutes and requires no tools — simply connect the programmer to the OBD-II diagnostic port underneath the dash. Applications include’97-03 Ford Triton V-8-powered trucks. For more tech info contact 888-360-3343 or www.edgeproducts.com.
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Hypertech’s Award Winning “Hyperpac”
Hypertech received both “Best Engineered” and “Best Street Performance” product awards at the recent SEMA Show for “HYPERpac” that contains power tuning programs, plus, Drag Strip, Dynamometer, Engine Monitor, and Diagnostics. It’s simple to use: Just push “Start Tree” button, make a full-throttle 1/4-mile run, and your time slip (with reaction time, 60-foot, 1/8-mile, and 1/4-mile e.t.s + speeds) pops up. Push “Road Test” and acceleration times from zero to 10, 20, 30+ mph appear. Push “Dynamometer” to see hp and torque numbers at both the driving wheels and engine, along with plotted curves. Push “Data Acquisition” and air/fuel, spark advance, and dyno or drag strip test data appears. All screen info is saved automatically and can be transferred to your pc for comparison tests or to make color printouts of dyno curves and power and torque values every 250 R.P.M. A blue, high resolution, 3”x4” touch screen provides an easy-to-navigate, user-friendly interface. All programs are menu-driven and a single button powers it “on” and “off.” You can re-program your vehicle for more power and better fuel economy, monitor the engine (with digital or analog gauges displayed) and measure acceleration, power, and torque output. It’s like having your own drag strip, engine dyno, chassis dyno, data acquisition, diagnostic machine, and power-tuning computer, all in one. More programs are being developed for future loading into any HYPERpac. For more tech info contact 901-382-8888 or www.hypertech.com.
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Airaid Unleashes Nissan Titan & Armada
Airaid Premium Filter Company unlocks Nissan’s hp and torque with the QuickFit™ Intake system for 5.6-liter V8s. This system for Nissan full-size trucks uses a portion of the factory air box to take advantage of cool outside air the box provides. It also enhances airflow to the engine over the stock air box with a SynthaFlow Series high-flow filter. It installs in minutes using common hand tools and on the dyno, generated an additional 18 rear-wheel hp and 28 lb-ft of torque. Like all Airaid products, it includes their “no hassle warranty”. For more tech info contact 800-498-6951 or www.airraid.com.
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Dynomax® Cat-Back Exhaust For Dodge Durango
Dynomax’s Exhaust for ’04-05 Dodge Durango is a 3” high-flow cat-back system that matches a Super Turbo™ muffler, all-mandrel-bent tubing and a stylish buffed and polished 304 stainless steel exhaust tip in an easy-to-install package. The system provides increased exhaust flow in a full range of driving situations. It covers both 4.7L and 5.7L (Hemi) engines. Like their other systems, this exhaust matches OE routing and bracket locations for trouble-free installation. Their Super Turbo muffler features patented flow directors to channel exhaust flow for enhanced power. Its aluminized construction helps ensure enhanced resistance to corrosion. For more tech info contact 734-384-7806 or www.dynomax.com.
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Granatelli MAF For Chevy Trucks
Granatelli Motor Sports, Inc., manufacturer of mass airflow sensors, offers a high performance MAF sensor for 2005 Chevy Silverado with 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines. The sensor flows 47% more air and adds 18 horsepower to the rear wheels. It is compatible with stock and aftermarket cold air inductions. Installation takes 10 to 15 minutes with simple hand tools. CARB approval is pending. This product includes a 90-day limited warranty and will not void your factory warranty. For more tech info contact 805-486-6644 or www.granatellimotorsports.com.
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Gibson Ford F-150 Exhaust
Gibson Performance Exhaust offers a precision built exhaust system for ’05 Ford F-150 5.4L & 4.6L trucks. The system begins with mandrel bent 14 gauge tube headers engineered to increase performance in mid to high RPM range where it’s needed most. Five options are offered: “Swept Side,” “Super Truck,” “Dual Sport,” “Split Rear,” or “Dual Extreme.” A complete performance enhancement package with a Superflow muffler included. Each package features direct bolt-on installation with high quality gaskets and hardware included. Available in an aluminized, stainless steel or ceramic coated finish. System is 50-State smog legal and backed by a lifetime-limited warranty. For more tech info contact 800-528-3044 or www.gibsonperformance.com.
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Edelbrock Cylinder Heads Give Jeeps Bolt-On Power
Edelbrock’s Performer and Performer RPM AMC cylinder heads provide out-of-the-box performance. They are a direct bolt-on head for 1966-91 AMC/Jeep 343, 360, 390 and 401 c.i.d. engines. Performer heads offer street-legal performance while Performer RPM heads are designed for non-emission vehicles. These cylinder heads are a perfect match for Edelbrock’s performance intake manifolds. Using stock-style pistons, the heads provide about a 9.5:1 compression ratio in a 401 c.i.d. engine. All Edelbrock street performance heads are sold individually and available bare or complete and assembled with stainless steel valves, seals, guides, springs and retainers. For more tech info contact 800-416-8628 or www.edelbrock.com.
K&N Gold Oil Filters
K&N’s Performance Gold® oil filters provide additional protection for engine vital internal components. These filters can enhance the longevity of premium oil and your engine. They are suitable for street and off road use and racing oil filters are available for most engines, with taller high capacity race units available for some applications. Engineering features include a sturdy, one-inch wrench nut for easy installation and removal (helpful in the tight confines of engine compartments), drilled safety wire holes for racing, resin-impregnated filter media providing maximum filtering surface, an anti-drain back valve which eliminates dry starts and prevents oil from draining back into crankcase during engine shutdown, and an internally lubricated gasket provides a positive seal while allowing easy installation and removal of filter. For more tech info contact 800-858-3333 or www.knfilters.com.
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Jet Performance Programmer For GM
JET Performance Products offers a Performance Programmer for ’05 GM trucks and SUVs with 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 and 8.1L motors. The programmer allows the user to modify fuel and timing ratios, shift points, shift firmness, rev limiters and top speed limiter. It also corrects speedometer and shift points after gear ratio or tire size changes. It features a built in scan tool that will read and clear diagnostic trouble codes. Detailed instructions and a user-friendly programming procedure offer trouble free installation. It is available for most ’99-05 GM trucks and SUVs. For more tech info contact 714-848-5515 or www.jetchip.com.
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AFE Adds HP To Hemi Durango
Advanced Flow Engineering offers a Cold Air Intake that adds 18 hp and 21 Ft/Lb of torque to the ’04-05 Hemi Durango. Power comes from a free flowing oversized filter with integral velocity stack coupled to a contoured tube which steps up air velocity into the engine. The contoured tube also sharpens midrange response. The powder coated air box uses factory-mounting holes. For more tech info contact 951-279-4050 or www.afefilters.com.
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