TT Steve

Thanks. I am honestly shooting for high 12s at high altitude w/o turbos.

Well, it's been a year since updated this. But here we are. Made some changes to the ST. 2019 Ford Edge ST 2.7L TT 5300'+ altitude w/6000' DA 5Star Racing E50 Tune Rev. 3 Ultimate Performance Intercooler AFE 2.5" Cat-back exhaust AFE Intake w/Dry filters (used kit) Velossa Tech Big Mouth Ram-Air CPE Lower Engine Mount Sport Mode and traction control off Stock 21" wheels/tires and stock suspension No weight removal at all 1/2 tank full of fuel 13.36ET @ 103.54mph w/ 1.98 60ft. This is launching in 2nd gear using paddles w/immediate shift to 3rd then 4th soon after. 13.43ET @ 102.89 w/ 2.03 60ft. Launching normal in 1st gear without paddles I am currently working on a custom airbox/ram-air to replace the AFE. Also cold side pipes as well. To be honest, the K&N panel filter is probably as good as the AFE. My times were almost exact. I am also working on DPs as well but will remain catted. Only draw back is this might cause me to go with upgraded turbos "since I'm there".........ugh!

AFE is backordered on everything. If anyone has one they want to part with, please hit me up. I have a project to do to it and nothing to work off of. Steve

In the past: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II - High School years and few years after 1986 Mercury Capri 5.0 1987 Ford Mustang Coupe 5.0 1990 Ford Mustang Coupe 5.0 Currently have now: 1991 Ford Mustang Coupe 5.0 1977 Ford Mustang Coupe 5.0 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe 5.0 2004 Ford F150 XLT 2019 Ford Edge ST Non-Fords we have now: 2 qty. 2005 Chrysler Crossfires Convertibles - His and Hers. LOL, sort of.

Who doesn't appreciate your efforts? When the ST came into play, things seem to slow down a bit of course some of that is Facebooks fault. I hate that platform. The ST community is not quite as large as the Sport crowd even though we are hitting 3 years of production now but that will be ending and I am thinking along with any aftermarket support too. Better get what you can now while you can, right? I think everything you all did was cool as hell especially for a crossover platform. And to share it with all the other folks is great, you didn't have to either. I appreciate everything you and others have done on this site and I just barely got into this 4 months ago. I am curious of the next venture and will keep my eyes open for that. Steve

I took this as a little picture of something they just got and can't wait to install it. Simple enough. I took this as a message to SC_ST asking how it went and how it works. Probably best to PM as not everyone comes back these posts quickly. And to be honest, there was no need to post this question,as in my honest opinion it was not directed to anybody except SC_ST as he was quoted. Now, the rest of the squabble is pure BS. So just end it now.

Edge ST I drive mostly. Building 2 Mustang IIs and a Foxbody Mustang. She drives 2 Chrysler Crossfires.

Any real world testing from your current buyers or by yourself? Performance wise?

It sounds like you have a test ST already,

I can't wait

Welcome!!

I have not had that issue. But any leaks from the exhaust should be considered dangerous wouldn't you agree? Unless it is isn't that bad.

Ran today at the strip as this was the last day of the year. Weather was nice and calm of course cooler temps which help. Now the only change to the Edge was a K&N panel filter and the runs were with an E30 tune. Albuquerque Dragstrip - Albuquerque, NM. - Altitude 5300'. DA 6700'. Temperature 68'. Traction control off and in Sport Mode 1/2 tank of fuel 13.86ET @99.43mph w/2.06 60ft. time. A lot of the performance gains is from the filter and cool weather. I am not impressed by the tuner so going to go with someone else. The next tuner will get to enjoy tuning with all the parts I am installing finally but for next year. I will do plenty of Dragy tests though to get it right.

The Granatelli name has been around a long time. When I was looking to supercharge my Mustang II back in 88, I got to meet Joe Granatelli, Jr. and toured the place with Jim Middlebrook who at the time was an engineer there and he showed me the gear driven Vortech supercharger while at Paxton. This was a Paxton product in all reality but Paxton did not like the noisy supercharger so dropped it. Jim Middlebrook grabbed the rights and started Vortech Supercharger in 1990 and the rest is history. Good times..... The turbos sound nice. I am lookin at possibly a Stage 3 here in the near future. Thanks for the update.

That is quick as heck. What tuner do you use if you don't mind me asking? I am slow at 5.60s @79mph with an E30 tune even though I am in a 2019 ST. It seems to be a conservative tune. And am I stiil in the works of trying the airbox on my ST?

I can tell you what gains in the qtr mile you may see from 86 octane to 91 octane. Here is what I saw with all things being pretty much equal as far as weather, DA, heat under the hood, etc. and completely stock "Not Tuned". 14.90ET @90.76mph - 86 octane - 1/2 to 3/4 full gas tank full of fuel 14.59ET @93.21mph - 91 octane - 1/2 to 3/4 full gas tank full of fuel 14.48ET @94.27mph - 91 octane with VP Racing Octanium Octane booster - 1/2 to 3/4 full of fuel 14.37ET @95.13mph same as above but with a K&N replacement panel filter - 1/2 to 3/4 full of fuel These are "Tuned" runs on higher octane and a blend with the K&N air filter above and conditions are better than above runs: 13.98ET @98.77mph - 108 racing unleaded fuel mixed with 91 pump at a 70/30 ratio respectively - 1/4 tank full of fuel 13.89ET @99.43mph - E30 blend -- 108 racing unleaded mixed with E85 measured potency of E70 - 1/4 tank to 1/2 tank full of fuel I am honestly not impressed by the tunes. This thing should be in the mid 13s or close.

@Xtra I am so sorry this happened to you. So frustrating to try and keep a vehicle in good shape, etc. Hope all goes well with it all.

Well right now nothing to discuss as it is in my mind and not so much on paper. I don't like to say anything about stuff I do until I follow through with it. Otherwise I look like the fool, I hope you all understand. Don't worry, I will share.

I personally do not want that secondary air inlet. I am working something else for this airbox.

I would be happy to put on my own insulation. Done it to several vehicles for many friends over the years.

Acetone is great for preparing surfaces for any adhesive. I usually use that a lot but since I go through it so fast and didn't have it handy I had to use what was available (Isopropyl alcohol) which is also excellent for plastic.

This is a PSA for the 2019+ Edge ST. If you are looking to use the GFB DV+ bypass valve, you more than likely will not be able to use any of the current valves such as T9358 for your Edge. Come to find out, these were changed by Ford where you cannot disassemble them to utilize the GFB DV+ components like you would with the older Sports. From what it sounds like though, you may be able to retrofit an older one to the new Edge as the dimensions are the same, etc. I just do not know the difference in the electronics if that matters. The 2 first pics from my 2019 ST and the last photo from a 2018 Edge Sport. I guess they call the old valves Pierburg and the new valve Continental.

I will be honest too, the 91 octane tune is pointless in my opinion. I am not having a lot of luck with the 93+ tune either. Or maybe I expect too much? Right now from my previous tests, this is what I have gotten with the Dragy: Stock tune, 91 octane with octane booster, 80' F at night at the strip 5300' altitude, basic 20 min cool down - 14.37ET @ 95mph 91 tune, 91 octane with octane booster, 78' at night on a Mexico street 5800' altitude, basic 20 min cool down - 14.42ET @97mph 93+ tune 1st ver, 91 octane mixed around 60/40 with 108 race fuel, 60' at night on a Mexico street 5800' altitude, 30 min cool down w/ water spray of intercooler(ambient temp when run starts) - 14.06ET @99mph 93+ tune 2nd ver (2'), 91 oct mixed around 60/40 with 108 race fuel, 60' at night on a Mexico street 5800' altitude, 30 min cool down w/ water spray of intercooler(ambient temp when run starts) - 13.99ET @99.30mph I am going to the strip tomorrow and will be running a stronger blend of 108. Should be more like race fuel 70/30 with pump plus it will be like mid 70s and sunny. The reason I want a higher ratio is because I had an odd run where KR knocked a ton of timing out which killed power a lot in the midrange. Same night same conditions, etc. Tuner thinks octane is probably not where I think it is. How did I get a good run then a bad run? Data logs showed conditions actually slightly better on the run where timing pulled, Something does not make sense. I need to really study the logs to see if I am missing something.

@Xtra I have used DEI Reflect-A-Gold on my Hayabusa airbox. It has the same type of sticky backing and works probably as good or maybe better than you experienced. I really cleaned the plastic well with Isopropyl alcohol. Still not perfect but unless you want to put on a more permanent glue, it works well enough. It worked reflectiing heat as per my not quite scientific findings. I will be trying a new reflective tape that is supposed to be better but I have my doubts. I got it for the stock airbox originally but will try it on the new box. EDIT: Found some pics

I have had heated debates about T bolts and their use. I personally prefer the worm clamp style but not your normal ones. I have used these for quite awhile with great success. https://www.flatironstuning.com/turbosmart-murray-constant-tension-clamps