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Well, pretty soon, the HIDs will be gone and LEDs in their place.

Given that I have worked in a body shop before, I definitely saw the width difference as an issue. On top of that, you'd have to replace the hood.

One thing is that the width of the two vehicles is slightly different. For instance, the width of the 2007-2010 is .2 inches narrower than the 2011-2014. I am guessing that you would have to do some finessing/tweaking in order to get that to fit.

But one thing that's been in the back of my mind is that when peeps get 55w HID kits, they get relays so that the battery directly powers the headlights. These LEDs are 45w. I am wondering if a relay harness will be needed.

From what I am reading, you are trying to put the 2011-2014 front clip (Fenders, headlights, grille, hood) onto a 2008 Edge. Am I correct in that guess?

Outside of that, I am going to have to replace the backup lights. One of them is incredibly dim. This might be the point where I get Dan's LED taillight with the LED kit for the turn signal and backup light. Translation: The lighting mod list groweth.

Happy New Year

I changed the title to "What to expect at 200,000+ miles" and pinned it because it has so much good information.

I am subscribing to this thread as my 2011 Edge is knocking on 100,000 miles.

If he does, Ford should give him something to recognize the feat.

Richy: Do you keep the engine running when you detail it?

Jwallace: That's how ideas are formed and/or shaped. As for the turbo idea, I think a lot of us who are not the typical Edge demographic (myself included) want a forced induction option. However, you did mention injector change which would be part of it. You'd also need a stronger fuel pump so that the engine does not starve for fuel (especially when you get up to certain horsepower levels). Then, you'd need to do some work on the transmission and even the transaxle so that it can handle the power (e.g. trans cooler). I actually looked at the STS turbo system so that you don't have to worry about further crowding the already crowded engine bay. STS turbos are actually downline on the exhaust system versus in the engine bay. However, one thing I am thinking about comes from the Camaro ZL1/CTS-V. Supercharged cars are prone to heat soak and you can get another cooler with a reservoir for them. Something like that for a forced induction equipped Edge would be a good idea so that the charge temps are further lowered. The reservoir can mount on the right side of the fan housing. For instance, D3 Engineering has one such item for the ZL1 and CTS-V. You'd also need to upgrade the ability for the engine to keep cool which means upgraded radiators and/or fans. I am not a mechanic, either. But I do understand that converting a non-FI car to FI takes a lot of work and patience.

Merry Christmas to all

2011 Edge Limited 3.5L V6 Forced induction (e.g. supercharger, turbo) Intercooler and/or Heat Exchanger Transmission upgrades including a trans cooler Headers Rear Sway Bar Improved front Sway Bar Front Strut Tower Brace Paintable lower panels 1" lowering springs Boost gauges Upgraded radiators Methanol Injection Blow-off valves More cat-back exhaust options Coilovers That's all I can think of for the moment.....

Honestly, I would say do what's going to work for you. Even the new LED bulbs would work for your foglights.

Wizard: Funny you say that. They said the exactly the same thing. Considering my dust covers are already "modified" from the HID install, I probably could make a larger hole for the fan.

Now, you see why I am considering them. My sole concern is how they are going to handle the extreme heat down here.

The dealer uses Valvoline semi-synthetic. I won't have to change it for 5000 miles.

Forgot to mention... Friday: Got the oil changed and got it washed Saturday: Drove from one part of Phoenix to another....literally

Very crazy ordeal......

I got the feedback from VLEDs and confirmed the output is 4500 lumens per bulb (9000 lumens for both). These bulbs plus the LED bar (another 8000 lumens) are going to give me all the forward light I am going to need, especially when the weather turns inclement.

Researching upgraded lighting options. We have some road trips to Chicago planned this coming year.

Wizard: Thanks. That's why I really want to consider them. The last trip from Phoenix to Chicago sealed the need to make some lighting changes.

Researching these further is causing me to lean toward the VLED LED headlights. http://www.vleds.com/headlights/lmz-ultra-2669.html

For the record, my yardstick for light output is when I had low and high beam HIDs in my 2008 Edge. That combination was 11200 lumens when all lights were activated. The light output of the Oracle LEDs (4400 lumens) is pretty darned good.