Installation Steps

The first step for installing the Evolution Programmer, is to turn your ignition key to the off position and locate the black diagnostic OBDII connector, typically found under the dash near your steering column.


Then, with the drivers door open, remove the side access panel on your dashboard and feed the OBDII cable included in the kit, out the bottom of the dash and protruding out the top corner, near your A-pillar, as shown. Do NOT plug in the cable at this time. Make sure you leave roughly 10 inches of cable sticking out of the dashboard to mount to your programmer.



Next, you can mount the custom pod assembly to your dashboard with your OBDII cable fed through the back of the unit.




Now, with the custom designed mounting pod installed, you can plug the cable into the programmer, and insert the programmer into the pod. If you have any excess cable, it can either be stuffed behind the programmer within the pod, or pulled back down through the dash. Use the supplied zip-ties to secure any excess cable, to prevent any interference with any pedal operation. You can also re-install the dash side panel.



Once the programmer and pod are secure, turn the ignition key to the ON position, then plug the cable you strung through the dash into the OBDII connector, found on the bottom of the dash.



After accepting the disclaimer, if no hex code is shown, then disconnect the wire from your OBDII port, and reconnect it after 5 seconds.



After pressing enter, your main display will show up. The display features five boxes that display different information regarding your truck. The black box located in the top right corner, tells you which level your truck is currently programmed at. 0 is a stock configuration, 1 is Transmission Only (Level 1), 2 is Towing (Level 2), and 3 is Performance (Level 3).

The four boxes can display up to 4 PIDs or parameter IDs. The default parameters are revs per minute (RPM), miles per hour (MPH), transmission flue temperature (TFT) and engine coolant temperature (ECT).

To select your power level, click the "menu" button on the programmer, and select your desired power level. You will then receive a custom program screen asking whether or not you want to create the custom program. Doing so will allow you to change certain parameters of each power level, such as shift pressure.

You will then be asked to turn the key to the off position, and then back on. Note: Do NOT crank the engine.

The programmer will then begin processing. And you're finished!





Our Review

We set our programmer at the Level 3 Performance category for maximum power, and have filled up with 91 octane gasoline over the past two weeks. We definitely noticed a significant gain in torque, with a much better wide-open throttle response (WOT) around the crucial 2,000 to 3,000 rpm range. Given all the features that the Edge Evolution Programmer comes with, and significant power gain, we highly recommend this programmer to any enthusiast looking for pure performance and fun.

SOURCES: Edge Products sales@edgeproducts.com www.edgeproducts.com 1-888-360-EDGE 1080 South Depot Drive Ogden, Utah 84404 Edge Products at Truck Hownd