The Next Level of L5P Duramax Tuning: Edge EvoHT2 vs Pulsar V3 Face-Off

When it comes to tuning your Duramax, there are a lot of options available. In this video, we put the Edge Evoht2 tuner head to head against the Pulsar V3 tuner head to see which is the best option for you.
We'll compare the features and see which is the best option for your truck. We'll also give you our unbiased reviews of both tuners, so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you.
So which tuner is right for you? Watch this video to find out!
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[@Espinal_424]

So for a brand new virgin L5P which would you recommend? Also can you do an updated video of "these are the mods you should do if you just bought an L5P" because I'm new to all this as I'm sure others are and would like to know the steps to take with my 2023 at4 2500 diesel

[@Ruffles206]

Hey man I’m the same with duramax I have brand new diesel with 6k my question if this pulsar can do other things like when you put a cold air intake and the hot and cold turbo pipes 😊

[@trevenbutler]

Have you ran the edge evolution cts3? It looks like the best of both worlds.

[@Captdavis1]

What fuel additive do you like using?

[@jordanv5400]

would you please do an update on the regens and how it affects your EGTs. Truck Master claims the bolt on/inline tuners are no good with a DPF because the added fuel adds more soot…im curious what your thoughts are?

[@JWMontoya]

Anything that adds power on emissions compliant will increase the soot level. Edge programmers all have EGT control though 👍

[@MWR-lg9qp]

I sure do regret going all in with Banks.

[@beaubennett1384]

Did y’all unhook the batteries before installing?

[@Duramax_Zito]

Will it let’s say be able to (sound better) with the evo

[@JWMontoya]

I wouldn’t use it for that TBH

[@steddyk]

Thanks for the comparison video.

[@TheMrjackson40]

Been running pulsar since your install video zero problem 👌🏾 love it.. im good until full weight loss

[@JWMontoya]

Glad to hear it! 👍

[@charlieperez8356]

What about the top speed ?

[@David-i2u7s]

I’ve had problems with the pulsar surging at lower speeds.

[@SHOPDUP]

Anticipated release date for 2020+ for evo?

[@JWMontoya]

Last I heard, they’re really close.. but no eta

[@nieto132ify]

I thought his AT4 was 2020? So wouldn’t it work the same?

[@SHOPDUP]

@@nieto132ify Yeah his is a 2020. They haven't been released to the public yet, he was beta tester.

[@nieto132ify]

@@SHOPDUP oh yeah my bad lol

[@edgeproductsman]

EvoHT2 for 2020-2022 should be available to the market the first week of January

[@ezurmnd]

Hey J, would i be able to straight pipe my l5p with one of these 2? I just want that sound and be able to hear the turbo more! Tia

[@JWMontoya]

No sir

[@ezurmnd]

@@JWMontoya do you have a video on what would i have to do to get it straight pipe

[@brandonmegaard4785]

Is this the new version that works with the 10 speed?

[@JWMontoya]

Yup, Already done trans tuning for the 10 speed with the evo

[@brandonmegaard4785]

Is the pulsar V3 updated for the 10 speed?@@JWMontoya

[@chrisdurham1811]

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[@ChadHarkness-mj5oi]

With the pulsar you have 5 different tunes. Do you know what tunes r better for what driving application? The evo shows it's tunes as eco,heavy and light towing and extreme. On the pulsar 5 is the most HP but what would be best for eco and or towing?

[@JWMontoya]

Tune 3 is recommended for towing I believe. Edge products’ website shows their power level graph

[@Ted3o8]

Does compliant tuning roll coal still?

[@JWMontoya]

Lol nope

[@taylorlittrell]

Can you unlock and flash multiple trucks with the evo?

[@JSuggs86]

he has said on fb u can only do 1...for now anyway

[@edgeproductsman]

@taylorlittrell this is a single use device, but we are looking into adding additional VIN licenses in the future

[@taylorlittrell]

@edgeproducts is there plans to have this products integrate with the cts3 and/or an application for smartphones. Mainly for switch on the fly purposes.

[@edgeproductsman]

@@taylorlittrell we will be releasing a CTS3 Evolution version in the future, but no ETA as of right now. There will not be a SOTF option.

[@kylebaumgardt5237]

Can you use both at the same time like if I already have the pulsar can I leave it on and unlock and flash tunes on with the Ht3??

[@JWMontoya]

No

[@ryanbrumfield8412]

Are there pros to unlocking the ECM and TCM vs the Pulsar? I guess the question is why unlock them?

[@JWMontoya]

Bc the ECM is locked otherwise and you couldn’t flash any tunes.

[@ryanbrumfield8412]

@@JWMontoya and the tunes are better than the Pulsar? Do you know if there working on the switch on the fly with the EvoHT2?

[@shawnsaenz]

So with the Edge i can use factory ECM.& TCM?

[@JWMontoya]

Yup!

[@shawnsaenz]

@@JWMontoya the edge evo HT2 for the 2020 duramax is not out yet..comimg in 2023?

[@jasonarcher4955]

I am sorry I ran the pulsar V3 and what I found is it causes more regions than it's worth need to tune em the only way

[@edbolivar514]

I bought the Pulsar, but I'm sending back without having installed it and I'm getting the EvoHT2.

[@diegopintausa5682]

HOW’S THE MPG❓❓EXPLAIN THAT FOR US

[@edbolivar514]

I've tried to get a hold of an Edge rep on the phone for literally months now to no avail. Maakes me second think their commitment to customer service!?!???? Too bad because I'd like this for my 2020 2500HD, but I'm not shelling out North of $a grand to a company that can't answer their phone!!!

[@seansacasas6374]

Will the edge work on 2024?

[@JWMontoya]

I don't believe that they are compatible

[@bruceshepard1136]

So you’re running custom tuning and you only have it on your ecm correct? My question is can you purchase the evo and and tune your transmission only since there on separate operating systems

[@JWMontoya]

The way the Evo works is it flashes both ECM and TCM at the same time. I’m just not sure if it that process is safe enough to not brick my modified ECM

[@bruceshepard1136]

@@JWMontoya gotcha I ask because I had caliprated power tuning ran that for a while and now running the same tuning as you but I was able to keep the trans tuning from calibrated power on my tcm and only flash the ecm with the other tuning company I also have the 17-19 l5p thank you sir

[@jasonarcher4955]

thank you for doing this video explaining the difference between pulsar and evo, are they working on trans tuning on 17 thru 19, I have a 18 l5p I installed a cts3 monitor and I'm having issues with it, I need to contact edge about this unit. the monitor keeps turning itself on and when driving the truck it keeps going from gauges to gauge editor then back to gauges on its own, it does this the whole time I'm driving. it's very aggravating and I'm tired of this issue. have you had any issues like this, I've updated it and it says it's up to date.

[@JWMontoya]

They can force an update to fix some of those issues. If it’s defective, I think it should be covered under the warranty

[@jasonarcher4955]

@@JWMontoya thanks for responding

[@farmgineering3259]

I called edge and they sent me a complete new unit . Mine was doing the same thing.

[@JSuggs86]

Come back and make a 3 month update on DPF and mpg comparisons

[@JWMontoya]

MPG is gonna be about the same. Even deleted, it’s not significantly better

[@theonejm15]

Pulsar v3 already have cts3

[@marcustanner6136]

I have the pulsar for my 2022 L5P. My mechanic at the dealership stated that the pulsar stopped my truck from going into regen. Without the truck going into regen, it now has a clogged particulate filter which has to be replaced (back order), so I am running around with half the engine power. Has anyone else had this issue with the pulsar?

[@JWMontoya]

I’m always skeptical of what they tell me at dealerships… pulsar v3 has the ability to force regen so you could definitely try that.

[@jamesreleford2680]

Why don’t you just force a regen

[@marcustanner6136]

@@JWMontoya Yeah, I tried the forced regen. Unfortunately, it did not work. I reached out to EDGE, and they are running diagnostics. Gotta say EDGE has excellent customer service.

[@alinerclueless]

@@marcustanner6136 A pulsar will not "stop" regen. Dealer on crack.

[@farmgineering3259]

I have the pulsar in my 18, I now just run it on stock because I was getting non stop engine lights and more frequent regens. Makes sense now that they would not sell me the pulsar with buying the cts3 with it. More soot means more wear on the engine and less life from the DPF . Although I guess I do like the features that the pulsar offers, aside from the tuning.

[@RBoysMedia]

Okay. Deleted Lp5 vs lb7? Let’s hear it

[@JWMontoya]

Deleted L5P over any duramax

[@jorgebarragan4202]

Deleted L5p 6 speed or 10speed ??

[@Chino_Cuhh]

6 speed