Power Edge Fueling Module

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We've had a PowerEdge box installed for over a week now on my dad's 2001 HO Cummins. The truck came with pretty good power stock compared to that of my 95. The PowerEdge is a quality product that's easy to install (other than the fact that the directions it came with called for wire colors we didn't have, but a call to HVAC and we figured it all out). I was not used to the truck not smoking at all (compared to my 95 w/TST, aprox. 300hp/700tq) but I guess that's because the power and fuel didn't really kick in til over 2200 rpm. I could tell the truck did have more power but not quite as much power as I thought it would make. We got our two truck side by side to see which one had more power and my 95 outran it. This morning we installed some 275hp RV injectors and all I can say is wow. Now the 2001 goes like it should and it still doesn't blow much smoke but the power puts you back in the seat now. The stock clutch did slip on me a little as I went racing down the road to try it out. I found a powerjoke to play with tonight, I let him get next to me and then I gave it to him... lol... just a little spec in the rearview mirror. Next time me and my dad decide to run the trucks side by side it should be a pretty good race. Now we just need to get the new one to run cooler for when we tow, and those parts are on the way.

Kyle

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2001 Dodge Ram White 2500 Quad Cab 4x4 24 Valve Cummins 3. 54 6 Speed Manual, 285/75/16 Dunlop Radial Rover A/T, Chrome Westin Step Bars, PowerEdge Module, 275hp RV Injectors, Straight-piped, TNT Spray-in Bedliner, Tint, DeeZee D. P. Toolbox, Bugshield, Cody GN Hitch, Tekonsha Sentinel Brake Controller

1995 Dodge Ram Black 2500 Club Cab 12 Valve Cummins 3. 54 5 Speed Manual, Ventshade Door Sill Plates, TST Kit/AFC Spring, Tekonsha Sentinel Brake Controller, EZ Drain Plug, GTS Sportguards, Tint, Wilson 3' Antenna, Cobra 75WX ST CB, Better Built D. P. Toolbox, Bugshield, Alpine 3 Disk In Dash Changer, Cup Smoothie, SS Rocker Panels, Ultimat, Combo Guage, Airlift Rear Air Bags, SS Bed Rails, Eagle Alloy 16x8 1189, Bedliner, GN/BP Hitches, 4" Downpipe/Exhaust System, Husky Floor Liners

1993 Dodge Ram Red/Grey 250 Club Cab LE 12 Valve Cummins 3. 54 4 Speed A/T, Chrome American Racing 16x8, Banks PowerPack/Quickturbo, PacBrakes, 6 Disk Kenwood CD Changer, GN/BP Hitches, Tint, DashCover, Bedliner, Boost/Pyro Guages, Alarm/Keyless Entry, Weatherguard Toolbox

2000 Exiss SS400 4 Horse GN Trailer
1996 CM Brushbuster 16' Stock GN Trailer

 

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Hey BriarHopper,
I noticed the same thing on a 300mi trip this weekend. I was using the cruise. I had thought how I was glad the cruise control was working because I had heard some say that their cruise did not work after the PE install. After about 10mi on cruise, the engine just shut off for a split second. Oh SH**. I turned the cruise off and everything was ok for a few more miles and it did it again. I made sure the connections were tight. Everything looked ok. I drove about 200 more miles with some stops, about 2mi of bumpy gravel road. It didn't do it again. I wonder if the cruise is doing something to the PE to cause it to shutoff or reset? Anyone else have this momentary shutoff problem and was it during or just after cruise?



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99 3500 Reg Cab, Red, 2wd, 5spd, 4:10
(2) 87 GN's (Also turbo 6's)

 

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I may be totally off base, but I wonder if the PE is just causing an existing problem to show up - my 99 did the exact same thing when it was stock. I didn't see any correlation with the cruise. Since adding the 275's, it has only happened twice (much more often before injectors).

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1999 2500 QC 4X4 LB Auto 4. 10LS, Driftwood, CD player with Steering Wheel Controls, Power Driver's Seat, 275HP Injectors, Boost Regulator & Elbow, K&N Air Filter, Brushguard, Spray-in Liner, 285/75R16 BFG AT KO's, Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Plate Deep Well Tool Box, Mopar flat antispray guards (front and back)
2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4X4
NRA Member

 

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I just looked at the board and spotted the post Briar Hopper left and Turbo-6 too. As I was reaching for the phone it rang! It was Taylor at Edge Porducts and he is very interested in hearing more detail regarding the stumble you have mentioned. If possible, give Brett or Taylor a call at their office 801 476-3343. Or you can email to Brett.

brett@edgeproductsinc.com

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I looked, but I don't have either of your phone numbers or I would call you.

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Whoa! Easy there! Maybe I should have chosen my wording more carefully. I couldn't be more satisfied with the PE box and I really don't think the PE itself is the problem. I have been running it about a week, hasn't been off since I installed it, and have not had any problems until I tried to "cruise". I guess I was looking for something like... "I knocked my xyz wire loose during the install and it did the same thing, fixed that and all is well in the world" kind of advise. My first suspect is a loose connection. I also wonder about the cruise software. TXRam said his 99 has done this stock, so I don't know. Just looking for ideas. I've put about 200mi on the truck since it hiccuped with no other problems. Thanks HVAC for the concern and I'll give Taylor a call to see if he has any ideas I can check out.


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99 3500 Reg Cab, Red, 2wd, 5spd, 4:10
(2) 87 GN's (Also turbo 6's)

 

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HVAC, have you got my check and sent my PowerEdge yet. I have the loaner from KatDiesel in my truck now, thanks KatDiesel. Well I towed from Iowa down to Kansas and back with my trailer and Jeep about 6000 lbs. I do not have the brass elbow on my truck so results may be slightly different. I towed about 300 miles with the box on Levels 1 and Level 3 a couple of times to check passing power on the hills (no problem). Doing the trip to Kansas and back I hit 1250 degrees pre-turbo a couple of times while stepping hard about 3/4 to full throttle going up hill in 6th gear, it gained about 15-20 MPH on one steep hill I incountered. On the flat accelerating in Level 3, 6th gear it gained speed from about 40 to 45 MPH all the way to 70 MPH in about 9 seconds, Egt's about 1150 degrees. So overall I think my truck has all the power I need at least for now. I do need to get a 4" exhaust badly as there are several times I had to back-off the throttle to avoid going over 1250 degrees. I encounter no problems at all. All test are done with-out the brass elbow althou I got it today and will install it this weedend and do some more testing, max boost was about 25 PSI.

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2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT SB 4x4, HO Cummins, 6-speed, 3. 55 gears, LSD, brightwhite/driftwood, air dam, 4w ABS, camper and trailer tow packages, fog lamps, CD/cassette, HD transfer case, snow plow prep, travel convenience group, cab lights, Isspro Boost and Pyrometer gauges mounted on A-pillar, PowerEdge. (ordered 1/11/00, shipped 2/14/00, recieved 3/4/00).
5000 miles as of 4/10/00.

1980 CJ-5, Modified for off-road use, bobbed fenders, 350 TBI, NP435 trans, 4. 56 gears, Dana 300, Dana 44 front, Dana 60 reverse-cut rear axle, ARB air lockers front and rear, 15/35/15 Super Swamper TSL on 10X15 steel rims, Cobra CB, Warn 9000I winch, nerf bars, 1/4" steel rock crawler bumper front and rear, jerri can/spare tire rack, custom roll cage.

 

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Talked to Taylor at Edge Products. Super nice guy. At his suggestion, he is sending me another PE and a postage paid box to send my original back so they can test it. Couldn't ask for better customer service from him and from HVAC. It's good to know that if I ever do have a problem, these guys will try this hard to resolve it.

Turbo-6


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99 3500 Reg Cab, Red, 2wd, 5spd, 4:10
(2) 87 GN's (Also turbo 6's)

 

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Hey Turbo-6,

Where are you at in AR? I grew up in Newport and went to the U of A, before being transplanted to TX.

Shoot me an e-mail. I've got to make a trip up to see my uncle (dying of cancer) next month. If you anywhere along the way, maybe we could meet up.

 

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HVAC,
I'm going to start taking your word as gospel!! The POWER EDGE arrived today (Wednesday) just like you said. #ad
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Just ordered it Sunday and here it is. Now that's some service. I guess I'll have to take tomorrow off and get it installed! Won't that be terrible? #ad
I'll keep you informed. Bear834 in Spokane wants to check it out when it is installed, bet he will want one too. I don't know about Papa Joe, he is up in Rathdrum about 10 mile away, haven't met him yet, but will soon. Thanks for the terrific service and technical help. BIG BOB #ad
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Just taking a quick look at the box, thought there would be some kind of indication of which power level you are at. I didn't see any, but we'll check it out more thoroughly.

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My Hot Poweredge arrived today! I took time to read the paperwork and instructions carefully,but by the time I had gathered my tools together,it started to get dark outside. Bummer,but it gave me the chance to plan out my first Bombing adventure. Maybe it'll go even smoother.

Have decided to wait until Friday to do the install, I'll have more daylight then to enjoy the smoke. But in the mean time I'll order the Dual Pillar pod mount and guages from Geno's. That way I'll be heading in the right direction to watch my boost and EGT's.

Anyone have any tips on the removal of the MAP sensor plug without damaging it? It was kinda hard to see it in the dark. Almost didn't find it,kinda in a tight place.

What is the plug for in the bottom of the Boost Elbow?

Can't wait till I can initiate the #3 Warp Drive #ad
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Thanks to our "Grand Poobah" HVAC for all your help.

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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4,Intense Blue Pearlcoat,fully loaded w/Agate leather interior,5-speed,4. 10 limited slip,Skyjacker Leveling kit,Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual end to end steering stabilizers,35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels,9004 Cool Blue's,Silencer Ring removed,Fog Lights relay pulled,No muffler,No resonator,4" straight pipe.

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Big Bob, pleased to hear your goodie arrived on time. Send all them fellars my way and we will give ol' Kellogg Doc a run for his money #ad
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WOWZY, your #ad
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me up. Did you say you look forward to more daylight so you can enjoy the smoke??? Stop funnin #ad


Make sure your helmut is strapped tight before you engage warp #3 on that supertronic
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HVAC, I'm not funnin'. I can't wait to pull up to a traffic light beside some yuppy in a Mercedes, smokin' a pipe and has his window down just so I can goose the throttle and tell him to "Puff On This"! and watch him in my rear view mirror,use up an entire Asthma Inhaler! (Wife just popped the back of my head for typing that one. ) #ad
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I did get the #3 Warp Drive w/Smoke screen option on my Hot Poweredge,didn't I?

Special Bulletin: This just in. The EPA has mandated air pollution control in North Carolina equal to that of California and the DMV has lowered all primary and secondary road speed limits because of some idiot in a Cummins/Dodge called WOWZY! #ad
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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4,Intense Blue Pearlcoat,fully loaded w/Agate leather interior,5-speed,4. 10 limited slip,Skyjacker Leveling kit,Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual end to end steering stabilizers,35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels,9004 Cool Blue's,Silencer Ring removed,Fog Lights relay pulled,No muffler,No resonator,4" straight pipe.

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HEY WOWZY, easy about the mercedes jokes! Everybody should have one in the garage next to their cummins dodge!

A pretty pair!

This shot doesn't show the hole I had to cut in the back of my garage so the door wouldn't close on the bed! (My then current girlfriend took it as proof I was crazy and dumped me! She was pissed I liked my truck more than her - no gd smiley faces!)

If you think about it, it's a big brother/little brother picture, or rather a little brother big brother picture (daimler chrysler)

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tedstruck 2500qc, no leather or abs
bigfoot & other travel pics 1500 bigfoot, no auto waterheater or microwave.
Cool Summit Pass Pics, & Alaska Journal


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Since the PE is programable, what would the cost be in changing the program?

 

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OK, How about if he's in a Bentley or Rolls?

That would sure take the new car smell out!

I definatly wouldn't do that to a fellow Cummins owner, but that doesn't mean that I like Mercedes because any company that might be a threat to booting our beloved Cummins out and having us wait on the curb for another truck manufacturer to pick us up, doesn't get my support.
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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4,Intense Blue Pearlcoat,fully loaded w/Agate leather interior,5-speed,4. 10 limited slip,Skyjacker Leveling kit,Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual end to end steering stabilizers,35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels,9004 Cool Blue's,Silencer Ring removed,Fog Lights relay pulled,No muffler,No resonator,4" straight pipe.

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Mike B. the program can be modified prior to shipping to you for $0. Beyond that you can send the module back to Edge for a change if you feel the need. This should cost you something since it requires people and equipment take time to effect the change. I do not know if and or what the charge is.

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If you prefer smoke I suggest you make a deal for Mike B. 's injectors.

 

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Well I couldn't wait until tomorrow to install my Power Edge. Hee Haw! The only thing that wasn't in the kit was a 5 amp fuse that goes in the fuse holder. Had to chase that down. Truck runs great! The only thing is I don't know which power mode I am in. I push the buttom and the power comes on, I push it again and it goes off, I push it again and it comes on, so on and so forth. Is this the way it's suppose to work? Don't know if I like that. I can't seem to feel the difference in power to know which power mode I am in. #ad
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Tomorrow I will run some 1500 rpms to 3000 rpms in 4th gear. I know that prior to the installation I was running between 12. 5 and 13. 5 sec. I love the power just wished I knew which power mode I was in. I am very leary to run it at all being I don't have a gauge for EGT's. #ad
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All right I BLEW IT!! Chris (N5CWM) set me straight. Need to read all instruction. I will now go crawl into my corner! #ad
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99 Quad Cab, 4x4, 5-sp, 3:54's, LSD, Fully loaded except running lights and leather. Valentine One, Stainless rocker plates, Stainless Nerf Bars, Pro-flap mud flaps, Rhino Liner, Raven Cap (cap high), Power Edge.

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I almost forgot, the "Check Engine" light stay on all the time now that I installed the Power Edge when the ignition is on. Any suggestions? #ad
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Sure would like to see that light go out! Also didn't get the 4 wire ties in the kit.

 

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No wire ties? Hmm... go to the hardware store
and get some. Not very important, just nice
attention to detail from Brett and Taylor. #ad


Did you get instructions? I hope you read
them carefully. Find them and read step
number 22. That will enlighten you as to
how to switch power levels.

Be forewarned, though: I suggest you do not
use your PE any more until you have installed
a pyrometer (EGT) gauge. It is VERY easy to
exceed safe EGTs with the PE in settings 2
and 3! #ad


From reading posts, not from personal
experience, I think the check engine light
will go out after about 12 on/off cycles of
your ignition key. Anyone know?

Get those gauges and have fun! #ad


Chris

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'01 3500 QC 4x4 SLT, Dk. Garnet Red, tan interior.
Cummins ETC, 5-speed, 3. 54 anti-spin; Line-X
BOMBed! Power Edge module, Auto Meter boost and pyro
gauges on A-pillar; Valentine One
Kenwood TM742 tri-band Ham Radio VHF/UHF/6M & GPS
APRS Tracker N5CWM-2
My 2001 Cummins Ram modifications website
May the Boost be With You!



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