Q&A Edge Products Insight CTS (Color Touch Screen) Monitor

A Q&A with Rich Roberts, Western Region Sales Manager at Edge Products

Not too long ago, we had a conversation with Rich at Edge Products, discussing the Insight CTS. He couldn’t say enough good things about this product and that it should be an add-on to any engine or performance modification … hands down, everyone should have an Insight. 

Edge Products Insight CTS

Now, I know Rich is a regional manager for Edge, but as we talked more, he easily made his point with enthusiasm for the Insight, especially the CTS version with its big 4.3” screen (Color Touch Screen). He went on to tell us why an engine monitor and digital gauge display was so important for anyone who’s customized their diesel truck. “Any modification to an engine has the potential to lessen the longevity of the truck”, Rich states, and further says, “but if you are able to monitor important parameters and alter your operation, then you can protect against damages from the modifications.” One example he gave me was the installation of a handheld programmer, whether from Edge or not, that has included “Hot” settings. If you are unable to monitor EGT’s (Exhaust Gas Temperatures), then you may create a catastrophic event where temps reach a point of fusing parts together or melting, without even knowing it … of course, until it’s too late. “So why not install some gauges?” we asked. Rich explains, “When you weigh out the cost of getting gauges to monitor 2-3 parameters (2 or 3 gauge cluster in a pod), an Edge Products Insight is going to cost much less and monitor more (up to 18 parameters), allowing the user to pick which digital gauges they want to see. Add on top of that, the ability to read and clear trouble codes, log data, set alerts and have a Driving Coach, which provides driving information to get the best fuel mileage . . . there just isn’t a comparison.” Lastly, Rich gave us this bit of information with a laugh, “Don’t want to forget the cool factor, the CS & CTS Monitor are completely customizable, including different backgrounds or a user’s uploaded image … Choose which gauges are displayed and the gauge color. It comes with a suction cup mount and its super easy to install . . . I think everyone should have an Insight.” 

Here’s some other information that makes the Edge Insight a great tool to have for any custom or modified diesel truck, or even stock trucks for the cool factor: 

GAUGES - In cab monitor displays up to 8 gauge parameters at a time. 

SCAN TOOL - Capture and record information about the vehicle’s performance. 

MILEAGE COACH - Designed with fuel economy in mind and features tools to help drivers gauge, monitor, and conserve fuel consumption and MPG. 

DATA LOGGING - shows crucial data to help identify the “sweet spots” as well as potential problems on your driving experience. Also allows for a comprehensive, accurate picture of the vehicle’s condition, such as temperatures, pressures, speed, and more! 

VIDEO - Built-in video port that allows users to connect the state-of-the-art Edge back-up camera, or other compatible video source directly to the CTS unit. 

PERFORMANCE TESTING - records 0-60 and quarter-mile times; quarter-mile MPH; peak engine temperature, RPM, speed and transmission temperature values. Sounds audible alerts when user-defined values are reached and automatically records the highest value of key parameters. 

MYSTYLE SOFTWARE - Allows users to choose from a variety of Edge custom backgrounds or simply upload an image of your choice. Size, crop and save to your CS or CTS unit for the ultimate in customizability. 

Our take, the Edge Products Insight does a lot for an affordable price and surely belongs in any diesel enthusiast’s truck. 

See both the Color Touch Screen and Color Screen here: Edge Insight SKU 83830 (CTS) and 83730 (CS)

Edge Products EvoHT Tuning for 2015 Chevy-GMC 6.6L Duramax LML

Edge EvoHT 2015 Chevy & GMC LML Tuner & Programmer

We just did a massive update with Edge Products and just in time for some of their new offerings. 

Edge Products announced new Chevy/GMC 2015 LML 6.6L tuning coverage for the EvoHT. The EvoHT was developed specifically to deliver the most power at the best price, with industry leading service and quality that comes standard with every Edge product. With the Edge EvoHT, customers literally hold the power to unlock the hidden potential of their truck's power and fuel economy in the palm of their hand.  Their announcement for 2015 Duramax coverage for EvoHT also comes with some good news for Evolution CS/CTS tuner owners. We're all excited to see Edge push new updates live that will now enable advanced options including tire size and speed limiter adjustments for the Evolution on 2015 6.6L LML trucks.

The 2015 update for GM owners is a great option for those who want lifted trucks with larger tires, giving the ability to calibrate the speedo.

Read below to review all the exciting features and gains for Chevy/GMC 2015 6.6L Duramax trucks.

Order today!

EvoHT POWER LEVELS
. Add up to 80 HP & 170 lb/ft TQ
. Includes Extreme, Light Trailer, Heavy Trailer, and Economy tuning levels

EvoHT FEATURES (download release flyer below)
. Tire size recalibration (26" - 38")
. Speed limiter (stock, raised)
. Run performance tests & read/clear diagnostic trouble codes
. Internet updateable

NEW EVOLUTION CS/CTS UPDATES NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2015 6.6L LML
. Tire size recalibration (26" - 38")
. Speed limiter (stock, raised)

OC DIESEL's 2014 Desert Convoy

OC DIESEL 2014 Desert Convoy

We know diesel truck owners like to hang out, meet other enthusiasts and have a good time therefore we've put together a single-day event on Saturday, October 11th, 2014. It's the 2014 OC DIESEL Desert Convoy and we're inviting all diesel truck owners to join us! Meet-up is at the OC DIEESL compound in Huntington Beach, CA at 6:30am, where we'll first lineup and then unleash our band of trucks across the streets and highways into the high desert, CONVOY STYLE. Upon reaching our final off-road destination, we'll drop our tailgates, break out the BBQs, EZ-Ups, and coolers and pop open cold ones for a social gathering & good time in the middle of the desert. You won't be required a 4WD as long as you have a tow rope! No seriously, the dirt roads will be easy to handle for 2WD trucks as well.

To add some spice to the festivities, and with all those brave enough, we're bringing heat to the desert with a Chili Pepper Eating Contest. We know your trucks are diesel tough but can your stomach handle the heat? How many peppers can you eat??? Small prizes awarded but nothing near the enjoyment of those watching.
We'll breakdown by evening and proceed home after sundown giving those of you with HID's & LED's a good reason to light up the desert skies back to the highway! So, if you own a diesel pick-up and you're looking for a good time then come join us. No memberships necessary, no fees, just truck owners having fun with friends and their pride and joy!

Want to know more? Learn more about OC DIESEL's 2014 Desert Convoy HERE

Fusion Bumpers

Fusion Bumpers Add Rugged Style and Heavy-Duty Function to Your Truck

If you're looking to complete the custom look of your truck, then Fusion Bumpers is your beginning and end, literally.

Fusion Bumpers is the manufacturer of Front and Rear Bumpers, that are complete bolt-on products, with (HD) heavy-duty mounts and all the mounting hardware necessary to replace your truck's stock bumpers. Each bumper is custom-ordered and custom made, from American steel and materials, in their facility in Payette, Idaho. The bumpers not only provide a rugged look to your diesel truck, but add heavy-duty function, as well as being a base for mounting front-end and back accessories, such as light bars, winches, brush guards, fog lights, front receiver hitches and rear back-up lights. Front and Rear Bumpers are available for Dodge, Ford and GM full-sized trucks, in several finish options, including (4) powder-coated choices, a sandblasted and primed option, and raw steel - for those that want to handle the total customization on their own.
The exponential options and possibilities in building a custom diesel truck can be staggering, and to streamline a portion of the process, OCDiesel.com has created the best and easiest-to-use portal for ordering Fusion Bumpers.

1. Go to OCDiesel.com's Fusion Bumper category page
2. On the Fusion Bumper category page, look to the left and choose your vehicle under "Refine Search"
3. Once you have clicked your vehicle, scroll down a little bit and choose either the front or left bumper, that corresponds to your truck.

For Front Fusion Bumpers

1. Choose Your Lighting Options:
• No Lights or Mounts - Please note that the holes for factory fog lights will be cut into the bumper)
• Light Mounts - You may have another source for light, but want the mounts added, ready for installation of your own lights
• Lights and Mounts - For those who want a hassle-free approach to adding light bars or additional fog lights, this is the best alternative, as bumper, mounts and lights will be guaranteed to work with each other.
2. Choose Brush Guard Option (Please note that Ford Trucks will include the Defender Brush Guards while Dodge and GM Trucks will have a tubular brush guard and headlight guard.
3. Choose Additional Options and Accessories, such as Front Receiver Hitch or Winch Mount (Please note that Front Receiver Hitch and 10" Center Light bar, located in the center of the bumper cannot be ordered together.
4. We ask that you enter your vehicle information, so we can verify a proper bumper to truck match
Almost done . . .
5. Choose Bumper Finish:
• Raw Steel - which allows you to completely customize your bumper to the theme and paint of your truck
• Sandblasted and Primed in a Grey Primed Finish
• Powder coat Light Gray (Textured)
• Powder coat Dark Gray (Textured)
• Powder coat Black (Textured)
• Powder coat White (Textured)

For Rear Fusion Bumpers

1. Choose Your Lighting Options:
• No Back-up Lights
• Back-up Light Mounts (For pre-existing lights - no charge)
• Back-up Light Kit with either KC or Rigid Lights
2. Choose License Plate Light Kit
3. We ask that you enter your vehicle information, so we can verify a proper bumper to truck match
And Lastly . . .
4. Choose Bumper Finish:
• Raw Steel - which allows you to completely customize your bumper to the theme and paint of your truck
• Sandblasted and Primed in a Grey Primed Finish
• Powder coat Light Gray (Textured)
• Powder coat Dark Gray (Textured)
• Powder coat Black (Textured)
• Powder coat White (Textured)

*BUMPERS SHIPPED BARE STEEL WILL NEED EITHER A TEXTURED POWDER COAT, RHINO-LINED, OR PRIMED AND PAINTED. SMOOTH POWDER COAT WILL NOT LOOK GOOD DUE TO THE WELDS BEING GROUND DOWN, as stated directly from Fusion Bumpers

Once your Fusion Bumper or Bumpers have been ordered and checked for vehicle match, the custom process begins . . . and approximately six weeks later, you'll have you custom bumper ready to install or ready for your own customization. Installation is quick and easy with regular hand tools and attaches to the factory bumper mounts. Of course, if you ever have any questions, from beginning to end, front to rear, OCDiesel.com is ready to offer free advice during the whole Fusion Bumper process, from ordering to installation.
Want to show off your customized truck, complete with Fusion Bumpers, then send us some pics and we'll gladly post them for other diesel enthusiasts to see.

Titan's Spare Tire Auxiliary Fuel System - STAFS

So Simple Yet Innovative - An Additional Diesel Fuel Tank as the Spare Tire

One of the newest innovations to come from the leading diesel fuel tank manufacturer, Titan Fuel Tanks, is the Spare Tire Auxiliary Fuel System (STAFS™). This revolutionary fuel system adds an extra 30 gallons to your diesel truck’s fuel capacity. In most cases, these will double the amount of fuel when combined with American-made diesel truck stock tanks. Double the amount of fuel means double the amount of travel before a refueling. As almost every diesel truck owner knows, gas stations carrying diesel are few and far between. Taking a long trip means planning out your stops or scouting the off-ramps for places that can quench your truck’s thirst . . . this usually leads to stretching out the fumes left in your reserve or filling up when not really needed. The Spare Tire Fuel Tank is perfect for trucks with custom wheels and larger tires, where the spare tire has been rendered useless, compared to the custom tires, and only taking up underbody space.


Titan’s simple, yet revolutionary idea, re-purposes this space to add 30 gallons of diesel fuel, accessible on-the-go. One touch of the button starts the fuel transfer and an illuminated display shows fuel levels all from the in-cab controls. Like all Titan Diesel Fuel Tanks, the STAFS tank is made from ¼ inch thick military grade cross-linked polyethylene (XLHDPE). According to Titan, XLHDPE is a space-age material designed to perform in any condition – from extreme hot to frigidly cold. The term 'cross-linked' means that the molecular chains that make up the polymer are chemically bonded together, or 'bridged', to form a continuous, three-dimensional structure. This allows stress and impact energy to be spread throughout the infinite chain of molecules. In other words, TITAN Fuel Tank’s innovative cross-linked structure makes it 20 times more durable than linear-polyethylene, like the stock (OEM) tanks on a truck. Proof that Titan’s Fuel Tanks are near invincible comes from the U.S. Department of Defense, which utilizes the very same processes, materials and expertise for fuel storage in many front-line, combat vehicles.


The Spare Tire Auxiliary Fuel System comes with the Auxiliary Fuel Tank, all mounting hardware, valves, hoses & pumps, and an electronic fuel transfer monitor, integrated with a control unit. Also included with the fuel tank system is a universal filler kit mated with an attractive brushed aluminum filler door. Detailed instructions and a fuel door assembly mounting template gives you the option to install the filler door assembly on the truck’s exterior sidewall or on the inside wall of the truck’s bed. No matter the bed length or cab style the STAFS system can be installed on most American-made diesel pickup truck models built after 1999. As a special note, an LB7 Kit is required for any 2001-2004 GM Truck with an LB7 transmission. Also, TITAN’s STAFS system can only be installed on vehicles equipped with heavy Class V (5) hitches, which are standard on most full-sized diesel trucks. Fractions of an inch apart, between Dodge Cummins, GM Duramax and Ford Powerstrokes, the Spare Tire Fuel Tank hangs about 2.5 inches lower than the factory spare tire. TITAN’s™ Spare Tire Auxiliary Fuel System (STAFS™) is highly recommended for any truck owner looking to increase the range between diesel fuel stops.

Expert Tips:
The Spare Tire Diesel Fuel Tank, when filled weighs approximately 250lbs. The weight combined with the mounting location will help reduce truck bed bounce.

The Driver Information Center (DIC) will continue to be accurate with the stock tank, however will not calculate fuel in the secondary tank until transferred to the stock tank.

Titan also makes a Spare Tire Buddy for those that have a matching spare to the larger wheels & tires. It allows the spare to be mounted just about anywhere in the truck bed, securing to the rails of the truck bed walls.

FASS Duramax Flow Enhancer Install 01-12 Duramax Part 2

The FASS Duramax Flow Enhancer series designed for the 2001-2012 Chevrolet Duramax 2500 and 3500 is available at Orange County Diesel in Huntington Beach, California. If you have any questions about any other FASS product, or if you need expert assistance installing your FASS Platinum, feel free to call and speak to a FASS service professional at 714-848-2170.

This is Part 2 of a model-specific four-part series about how to install a FASS Duramax Flow Enhancer.

The 2001-2010 installation steps are very similar to the 2011-2012 Duramax's installation. The steps specific for the 11-12 installation are in green, and the steps unique to the 01-10 installation are in blue.

Please find the links to Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 here.

Step 2: Prepare suction and feed lines.

Remove the 3 bolts holding the fuel cooler to the mounting bracket. The fuel cooler is located in front of the fuel tank.

Using a fuel line disconnect tool, disconnect the factory suction line located above the fuel cooler. Place the disconnect tool around the fuel tube and slide the tool under the fuel line connection to release the fuel line.

Pull the red square tab out and push in the rounded tab, releasing the fitting from the steel-beaded feed line.

Using oil, insert PLB-1212 into one end of the provided FL-1002 fuel line. Feed line over frame to the stock fuel connection.

Push the PLB-1212 into the factory suction line until you hear a click and the tabs are locked in place. Slide square tab back in to secure.

Using an HC-1001 hose clamp, insert the QD-1002 into the other end of the provided FL-1002 fuel line and secure.

Oil the rings inside the QD-1002 and slide over the factory feed line until you hear a click. Do not cut the line at this time.

Oil the rings inside the QD-1002 and slide over the factory feed line until you hear a click. Do not cut the line at this time.

FASS Duramax Flow Enhancer Install 01-12 Duramax Part 3

The FASS Duramax Flow Enhancer series designed for the 2001-2012 Chevrolet Duramax 2500 and 3500 is available at Orange County Diesel in Huntington Beach, California. If you have any questions about any other FASS product, or if you need expert assistance installing your FASS Platinum, feel free to call and speak to a FASS service professional at 714-848-2170.

This is Part 3 of a model-specific four-part series about how to install a FASS Duramax Flow Enhancer.

The 2001-2010 installation steps are very similar to the 2011-2012 Duramax. The steps specific for the 11-12 installation are in green, and the steps unique to the 01-10 installation are in blue.

Please find the links to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4 here.


Step 3: Mount FASS Fuel Pump

Position FB-4002 bracket to mounting location on the cross member directly in front of the fuel tank making sure there are no obstructions.

Position system to mounting location on the cross member directly in front of the fuel tank making sure there are no obstructions. The pump should be mounted parallel to the frame.

Make sure the mounting holes are not located on the radium bend of the cross member. Using template, mark holes. Pre-drill with 1/8" bit and final drill with 5/16" bit.

The weep hole must face down for proper pump operation. Any other direction will void your warranty.

Mount pump to the cross member using 5/16" bolts.

Reach between the cross member and the bed to install the 3 bolts and tighten with a 1/2" socket.

The DIPF fitting does not require sealant on it’s threads. It is an O-ring sealed fitting. Install two DIPF-1003 fittings into the Inlet/Outlet ports on the DMAX. Torque to 18 ft./lbs.

Connect the male end of the wire harness to the female electrical connector on the FASS pump. Turn key to the “On” position. With the FASS pump on, squirt a liberal amount of WD-40 or other lubricant into the Inlet port. This procedure will “wet” the Gerotor and allow for better suction during initial priming.