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![[b]Simple F150 performance mods from MAC and Edge Products[/b]
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[b]Simple F150 performance mods from MAC and Edge Products[/b]
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The Edge Products Evolution programmer includes everything you need for a clean, easy install, inclu... | 
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Start by removing the drivers side dash access panel. | 
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Feed the Edge cable up from the bottom of the dash being careful to avoid any sharp corners that cou... | 
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You want to leave just enough cable at the bottom to reach the OBD2 port near the drivers right knee... |
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Feed the cable around the edge of the dash and through the back of the new Edge housing. Leave a lit... | 
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With the key off, plug the cable into the OBD2 port and the back of the Evolution programmer, then u... | 
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Turn the key on and follow the on-screen prompts to finish setting up the Evolution. Once everything... | 
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Now that the programmer is done we can move on to the engine bay. The stock intake is large, ugly, a... | 
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The air inlet tube simply pulls out of the air box. On the body end it's held in with a simple rubbe... |
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Remove this sensor fitting on the passenger side of the air box near the firewall by turning the gre... | 
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To unlock the MAF sensor lead, press down on the red clip and pull straight out. | 
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These bolts hold the air box in place on the engine. | 
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With the bolts removed, the air box can be pulled away from the throttle body by hand, the MAF senso... | 
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Using one of the provided clamps, loosely attach the elbow to the throttle body. |
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A special bit to remove the MAF sensor is included with the intake, remove and save the screws, then... | 
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Using the supplied Philips head screws, install the MAF sensor into the new billet housing. | 
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Mount the new MAF housing with sensor installed into the elbow fitting on the engine with the flow a... | 
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Bolt the filter flange and mounting pegs to the heat shield with the six provided 10mm bolts. | 
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The heat shield presses into two rubber grommets that must be installed in two existing holes in the... |
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Reconnect the MAF sensor to its harness lead by pressing in until it locks. | 
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Connect this rear sensor tube to its new billet fitting on the elbow. | 
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Using the largest clamp, attach the new MAC filter to the mounting flange and tighten it in place. | 
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Once everything is aligned and properly positioned, tighten the remaining clamps, but don't over tig... | 
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Here is the finished intake, much simpler and cleaner then the stock unit. |
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Now for the exhaust. Here is the complete MAC cat-back system. The black coating prevents rust and c... | 
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Of course this job is easier with the truck on the lift but this is something you could do simply in... | 
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With the clamp loose, work the stock system free by pushing it towards the back of the truck while r... | 
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Install the new connector tube into the stock front section but leave it loose so it can rotate to m... | 
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With the new studs screwed into the connecter pipe and muffler rear flanges, hang the new muffler us... |
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Hang the front exhaust outlet using the stock mount, then thread the nuts onto the studs by hand. | 
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The rear outlet needs a new mount attached to the frame, the bracket can bolt on here above the shac... | 
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With the pipes hung, bolt the two together and align the tips before tightening the whole system. A ... | 
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Here is the finished product back on the ground. The bolt-on tips make re-aligning or replacing them... | 
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Back on the LA Performance Division Dynojet for an after test, and with the Edge programmer set to p... |
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Out on the road the improved midrange made the truck much more enjoyable to drive. The exhaust and i... | | | | |
F150 performance mods from MAC and Edge Products