Programmer Question, PPE or EDGE Attitude

[Coker6303]

Out of the edge attitude and ppe, which one should get the best fuel mileage and be the safest on the engine/transmission?

Which PPE programmer style is typically used?

Thanks

[n0useforaname]

I would say PPE would be better for mileage and a bit safer. But you have to remember you are comparing apples and oranges. PPE is a tune that re-programs your computer. EDGE just piggybacks onto your computer and send a different signal out to the truck, which allows for on-the-fly power changing and a device that allows you to monitor EGTS, Boost, etc. With PPE you will need to buy at least a Boost and EGT guage and mount them in your truck. Plus if you are doing this, get an aftermarket exhaust to keet your EGT's down.

[Meyerperformance]

I agree and disagree, i think both are good for mileage it depends alot on the driver and type of driving you do. PPE has more power, but they are both great units

[TYREBOYZ_DEMAXIN]

i think Nouseforaname perty much coverd it..also welcome ot the forum.
i would go with the Standard PPE tuner.

[Coker6303]

Thanks. I'm leaning towards the Edge Attitude because of the functionality of the controller. Just trying to do a little research first!

[hedgehog]

I know I am being lazy and should do a search, but can someone sum up if the Banks or the ppe is better? I have been told that the banks is the best because it monitors tranny temp, exhaust temp and so forth. I usually believe him but you guys are the ones that have installed and used these. I am looking to get one soon. Also do you have to start with a larger exhaust first to get better mileage? or will the programmer help just by itself?

[4x4Fantasy]

To get the most out of your motor, three things need to be done.

1) open up your intake by a cold air or free airbox mod
2) programmer
3) 4" exhaust, preferably turbo back

You can do any one first, but the highest gains come from doing all 3.

[hedgehog]

What is turbo back on the exhaust? I'm a newb and have been sheltered my whole life!! No, I just do not know much about diesel and know nothing about all the lingo that goes on in here.

[Meyerperformance]

its actually a down-pipe exhaust. The dmax dont go straight to the turbo. Its an exhaust that starts after the down-pipe and goes to the end of the truck.

Tyler

[4x4Fantasy]

turbo back is from the downpipe back to the tailpipe.
cat back is from the catalytic converter to the tailpipe.

turbo back is louder, gives a few extra hp over catback, but lowers EGT considerably.
cat-back is legal, still gives good power, still lowers EGT, stock cat still a restriction.