Plug-In Module Boosts Power On Turbocharged Diesel Engines

Plug-In Module Boosts Power On Turbocharged Diesel Engines ENGINES Engines 27-6-33 If you've got a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford pickup equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, you'll be interested in this new aftermarket product that's designed to boost the engine's power and fuel economy. The Power Edge EZ plug-in module is designed primarily to add power when towing trailers and heavy loads. It taps into the engine control module (ECM), and controls the fuel-injection pump to provide maximum fueling at full turbo boost. The module is designed to work with the Dodge 24-valve Cummins, Ford Power Stroke, and Chevrolet Duramax diesel turbocharged engines. According to Edge Products, Inc., Ogden, Utah, the engines on these pickups are well suited to a programmed soup-up, because the power output is under computer control. "Farmers know the diesel engines on these pickups are long lasting and provide a lot of torque. However, at times you might need more power and torque, especially in towing situations when merging with traffic or trying to pass," says Justin Kelley. "On average you can expect an increase of 50 to 150 horsepower, an increase of 100 to 350 ft.-lbs. in torque, and a 10 percent increase in fuel economy." The module is waterproof and installs under the hood. It requires installation of several electrical connectors and a replacement turbo boost monitor fitting. The wiring harness on the module has male and female connectors. You simply unplug the factory-equipped sensor connectors and plug them into the Power Edge harness connectors. In the case of Dodge, another connector on the module harness plugs into the ECM Data Link connector under the hood. Installation takes about 15 minutes. The modules sell for anywhere from $369 for the Dodge and Ford models up to $1,149 for a high-end model designed for the Chevrolet Duramax. That module adds 145 hp and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque and comes with built-in, performance-testing gauges. It adjusts for tire size, shows you correct road speed, indicates whether the torque converter is locked or not, shows the throttle percentage, and how much the transmission is slipping. "For every $100 you spend, you can expect an increase of about 15 horsepower," says Kelley. The company also offers a plug-in module for the Caterpillar 3126 tractor equipped with a diesel engine. It sells for $$849 retail. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Edge Products, Inc., 5875 South Adams Ave., Suite 100, Ogden, Utah 84405 (ph 801 476-3343; fax 801 476-3348; website: www.edge productsinc.com).

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