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The Big Book of Buyer's Guide 2013

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Hypertech Max Energy Hypertech's Max Energy Power Programmer is the "no compromise" tuner for gas engines to maximize power and performance. It optimizes tuning over the entire rpm band, proper transmission shifting, and many other adjustable features. Tested by an EPA/CARB-recognized lab, Max Energy proved a 13.67-percent mpg increase. Hypertech's tuners read/clear codes adjust shift points, shift firmness, raise the top speed and the rev limiters. It also has a USB connector to allow updates via the internet. Fifty-state legal. www.hypertech.com; (901) 382-1888 aFe F-150 EcoBoost Scorcher The F-150 EcoBoost V-6 Scorcher tuner from aFe is matched to work with advanced FLOW engineering's performance intakes, exhaust and throttle body spacers. aFe partnered with Supechips to develop the exclusive tunes that optimize the V-6's performance over the entire rpm range, adding up to 54hp and 68 foot-pounds of torque. Easy to use, hand-held programmer can also calibrate the speedometer, shift points, turbo boost, clear codes, and more. www.aFepower.com; (951) 493-7155. SCT Livewire TS Diablo Sport Trinity you drive at wide-open throttle. Then you may see a 15-20hp gain running premium fuel. The same tuners can increase shift points and make shifts a little firmer. Otherwise, from a power-only perspective, buying an engine tuner for a gas engine isn't going to deliver much gain in either power or fuel economy. REALWORLD POWER GAINS Manufacturers of electronic engine tuners all design their components with the same basic concept in mind: Change Edge Duramax LML CS/CTS Edge Product's tuner in the Evolution CS/CTS platform is for the 2011-2013 Chevy/GMC Duramax LML 6.6L. This programmer adds up to 81hp and 170 foot-pounds of torque. Various performance level options allow drivers to not only dial up the added power and torque when needed, but also enable them to monitor user-selected data parameters to be displayed on the Evolution CS/CTS screen. All power and economy gains are delivered with the truck's emissions system intact. www.edgeproducts.com; (888) 360-3343 Trinity is the flagship of the Diablo Sport tuners, coming pre-loaded with tunes for GM, Ford, and Ram gas and diesel pickups. It also features full Reflash/ Reprogram capability, Advanced Data Acquisition, and Customizable Gauges – all displayed and controlled on a color touch screen and housed in a slim, custom-styled, easy-to-use device. In addition to the extensive tuning support, it's loaded with other features like the programmable shift lights, gauge display, virtual drag strip, and data logging. www.diablosport.com; (561) 908-0041 ENGINE PROGRAMMERS & TUNERS The SCT Livewire TS unlocks your truck's hidden performance by re-calibrating its computer to deliver maximum power, increased throttle response, firmer shifts and increased fuel mileage. This tuner features a 4-inch touch screen display with rear-view camera input, high-speed data logging/monitoring and a built-in performance calculator. SCT's pre-loaded Dyno Proven tune files optimize the vehicle's air / fuel ratio, engine timing and fuel curves for maximum performance while maintaining OEM reliability and drivability. SCT Performance; (407) 774-2447 propickupmag.com PROPICKUP 41 ProPickup_2013BB_Engine Programmers.indd 41 8/6/13 10:02 AM

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