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From reading some of the threads, I'm getting the impression the old standbys of cat-back exhaust systems and K&N filters don't work on these newer edges? So there are no worthwhile performance upgrades that can be done without spending a fortune? :headscratch: Obviously, there's still suspension work that can be done. Just sayin', it'd be nice to get a bit better mileage and a little boost in power like the ole days. Straighten me out here fellas. What can be done?

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From reading some of the threads, I'm getting the impression the old standbys of cat-back exhaust systems and K&N filters don't work on these newer edges? So there are no worthwhile performance upgrades that can be done without spending a fortune? :headscratch: Obviously, there's still suspension work that can be done. Just sayin', it'd be nice to get a bit better mileage and a little boost in power like the ole days. Straighten me out here fellas. What can be done?

 

The factory is doing a much better job at getting the most power and fuel economy so they've already done the easy stuff. There just isn't much improvement to be had from intakes and exhausts.

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Honestly the Edge is not, nor meant to be, a performance vehicle - that's why you see so little aftermarket support. It's a relatively heavy, tall, softly sprung CUV that's intended to carry it's passengers and a pretty good load of cargo, in comfortable, quiet fashion. With a splash of style and techno wizardry :) . Now if Ford decides to make a true "sport" model at some point with the 3.5 Ecoboost, ala the new 2013 Explorer and Flex even, then you'll see a change in focus from some of the parts vendors out there. Until then, enjoy it for what it is. Just my opinion, and we all have one of those though LOL!

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Objectively speaking; if you have 22" or 20" wheels and tires, a switch to significantly lighter 18" wheels and tires will give the Edge a significant boost in handling and acceleration. Sad to say, the choice of truely great tires in the 18" 20" and 22" wheels is quite limited, but some better than average tires are out there. Now if someone would offer a truly light 18" wheel for the Edge, a true path to better performance would be at hand. Ford would do this if there were a demand for performance instead of appearance.

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Any one have luck with the chips / ECU programmers?

 

I've been around the tuning world for a few years (my cobra, several mustangs, and my F150) and I can tell you that you won't see a lot of "performance" gains on a NA edge but what you will see a huge improvement in will be drivability. Now on the other hand you should see significant gains on the ecoboost motors.

I'm currently looking to tune my 2014 sport.

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Man some of you people are ridiculous. Who really cares what the Edge was "intended" to be? We all own them yet we all have different tastes. Some of us like getting a little better performance out of our cars. The REAL reason why there's no aftermarket for these cars is because of all the people like the guy that said "there's really no room for improvement" or that "it's not intended to be a performance vehicle" or "Ford would have made it that way from the factory if it did anything." This is the Mods and Tech section people!!! If you don't care about mods & tech and finding out what really works on these things, then why the heck are you posting on here at all? I blame YOU for the limited aftermarket support on these vehicles... And to the people who say someone is silly or juvenile for wanting to get more out of their vehicles, maybe you need to read your comments before you leave them. How about we all work to find solutions together instead of just throwing in the proverbial towel every time someone is seeking better performance and just saying it can't be done. Surely you people have not tried everything. If you have tried something, leave a comment. If you haven't tried anything and are just giving your opinion based on other people's opinions that you read about, then stop commenting with your opinion about what doesn't work and help find something that does.

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The fact is that most people look to the Edge as daily transportation. They don't buy it for performance, but rather, a "luxury" quotient that allows them to conduct their daily business in quiet and comfort. The limitations on the transmission, at least that coupled with the 3.5 NA make it all the more difficult to think otherwise. Definitely room for small improvements here & there though, the best payoff being from a tune.

 

With the introduction of the 2015 Sport, I feel that the picture has changed. The Edge is now truly a worldclass performer like the Taurus SHO was back in 1989. Yes, maintenance will have to be rigorous to go with, but it does and will deliver.

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Well at least you didn't say I'm an idiot!!! Lol Thanks for that!

Understanding that "most" people don't buy EDGEs or MKXs for a performance vehicle, I fully agree with you...

However, I don't think it's healthy for these people to smear their opinions and/or skepticism all over the mods & tech forums.

There are many older EDGE and MKX models that are being purchased used as they become more affordable to a new group of owners.

If everyone just says that these cars just are what they are and to leave them alone, we're lowering the appeal to new buyers and in turn the resale value of these terrific but VERY COMMON best-selling vehicles!

So let's all rally the troops here....

Who out there has added any performance benefit to their 3.5 naturally aspirated V6?

What did you do and how did it work for you?

Did you get a tune? What device and tune did you get, where did you get it and what did it do for you?

What supporting mods did you add in conjunction with the tune and how did it go?

There are guys on here that added nitrous! (I'm not going that far but..) What are you using? How's it work for you?

Anything goes here people... Mild to Extreme... Let's hear about it!!!

People need to hear that they're not idiots and that there really ARE options for those that ARE interested.

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Easy tiger. Don't confuse negativity with reality. The reality is that adding an intake and/or a catback exhaust isn't going to get you more than a few ponies. If someone wants to do it thinking they're going to gain 40 hp when in fact it's only 10 don't you think they should know that up front? There are scams out there like IAT resistors that absolutely don't work.

 

As long as it doesn't get personal, you have to take the good with the bad if you put it out there for comment.

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I just hope that the previously existing mainstream EDGE "enthusiasts" haven't driven all of the fun people away from this forum completely. There may yet still be a chance for some real aftermarket solutions if we can revive some real enthusiasm and gain some real intelligence on this topic. If the consumer isn't buying, the aftermarket isn't doing any R&D and providing any support for a non-existent market. But with the used EDGE buyers out there, there is an opportunity for some revival if we stop asking "why would you" and start asking "how can we". I've had my 2009 MKX for about three years now and I have gained some knowledge from this forum on occasion. I've lurked on here for quite a while and was hesitant to join at first because of some people's attitudes. I get extremely frustrated with some of the ways questions are addressed on here. I found this forum via Google just like I'm sure everyone else had and everyone else likely will when they seek information about these vehicles. If you guys want people to learn and contribute things that may help YOU someday, stop acting like you know the answers if you've just settled on an opinion of the status quo and haven't tried anything. Please stop decreasing the value of our vehicles to new buyers. Ok go...

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Easy tiger. Don't confuse negativity with reality. The reality is that adding an intake and/or a catback exhaust isn't going to get you more than a few ponies. If someone wants to do it thinking they're going to gain 40 hp when in fact it's only 10 don't you think they should know that up front? There are scams out there like IAT resistors that absolutely don't work.

 

As long as it doesn't get personal, you have to take the good with the bad if you put it out there for comment.

I'm not out to attack anyone personally at all...

I want to know what you've tried and what did it get you... That's all.

As in, where is your reality coming from?

Did you do something that got you a few ponies?

What is it and how many ponies is a few ponies approximately?

These are the questions people like me want to know the answers to.

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