Edelbrock E-force Owner's thread and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

The axles on these cars are notoriously weak. I broke both sides while I was stock and was able to get them replaced under warranty. I'm actually surprised that the OEM replacements lasted after the Edelbrock.

You were stock and they still broke?!


The car wasn't even lowered?

[Bfranklyn86]

Originally Posted by Silverfox

I was bummed I had to tow it off, but other than that I knew it was a possible eventuality.

I have 56k on the car (about 10k on the edelbrock). Making about 330whp on e-85.


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Decent power. Was that the stock pulley and stock exhaust? I'd love to put that kind of power down with my TVS1320 and would be very happy to pay for replacement axles should they be required!

[Silverfox]

Originally Posted by Bfranklyn86

Decent power. Was that the stock pulley and stock exhaust? I'd love to put that kind of power down with my TVS1320 and would be very happy to pay for replacement axles should they be required!

Stock pulley, e-85, ace header, hks front pipe, ace catback.

8psi tune.

Approx 330whp 245 ftlbs


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[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

You were stock and they still broke?!


The car wasn't even lowered?

Yes, stock, but it's gone thru a number of hard launches for autoX and track days.

No, not lowered. The shop foreman kept trying to deny me because I was on coilovers, which were set to stock height. I had to drive home, grab a tape measure, grab the shop foreman and measure the ride height on a car they had on the floor to get it sorted.

[Silverfox]

Well it wasn't the axle. Somehow my hardware and bushing on the rear driver side control arm came undone 🤔


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[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Silverfox

Well it wasn't the axle. Somehow my hardware and bushing on the rear driver side control arm came undone 🤔

Sounds cheaper to fix than axles then?

[Silverfox]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Sounds cheaper to fix than axles then?

Hopefully. I should get the full story tomorrow. Still going to purchase a DSS axle for the future.

When the control arm broke I was only at half e-85/91. I haven't even felt what she can do yet 💥🤤


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[switchlanez]

There are at least 2 versions of Edelbrock factory tunes that I know of: original release tune and the later released CARB tune. Would a smog test station be able to tell whether or not it is flashed to the CARB tune?

[Xxyion]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

There are at least 2 versions of Edelbrock factory tunes that I know of: original release tune and the later released CARB tune. Would a smog test station be able to tell whether or not it is flashed to the CARB tune?

As far as i know they dont even really care or check as long as they can see he sticker. Then they just run the OBDII reader and if it passes all its checks then you are good to go.

I could be wrong though...


I'm probably wrong...

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

There are at least 2 versions of Edelbrock factory tunes that I know of: original release tune and the later released CARB tune. Would a smog test station be able to tell whether or not it is flashed to the CARB tune?

My understanding is that the test station only checks for fault codes when doing the OBD2 check, so its not able to see the difference on tune. The CARB sticker is there so that the tech can correspond the EO number to the SC when doing a visual inspection.

[silverlining]

Just ordered this for my 2013 BRZ. I'm happy with the OFT stage 1 tune I have, but I was planning on adding bigger port injectors and a catless header to the bottom of the car when I install it. I also notice it comes with its own TMAP and MAF sensors [I think I goofed when I ordered a 3 bar MAP sensor right away...]. I'm less sure about how this would affect the tune I have. Should I just message Shiv immediately before installing or (provided I flash the ECU with the right injector settings) or should my stage 1 tune work for a while?

I guess a more general form of the above is, what exactly gets affected in the CARB ECU tunes for this supercharger? Sensor settings? Ignition timings? Etc.?

[Bfranklyn86]

Originally Posted by Silverfox

Stock pulley, e-85, ace header, hks front pipe, ace catback.

8psi tune.

Approx 330whp 245 ftlbs


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Thanks. Is that a catted front pipe? Do you know what your numbers were on 91/93?

[Silverfox]

Originally Posted by Bfranklyn86

Thanks. Is that a catted front pipe? Do you know what your numbers were on 91/93?

Catless dual resonated front pipe.

On 91 I was around

270whp 215ftlbs at 11psi (dynojet)

254whp 205ftlbs at 11 psi (mustang dyno)


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[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by silverlining

Just ordered this for my 2013 BRZ. I'm happy with the OFT stage 1 tune I have, but I was planning on adding bigger port injectors and a catless header to the bottom of the car when I install it. I also notice it comes with its own TMAP and MAF sensors [I think I goofed when I ordered a 3 bar MAP sensor right away...]. I'm less sure about how this would affect the tune I have. Should I just message Shiv immediately before installing or (provided I flash the ECU with the right injector settings) or should my stage 1 tune work for a while?

I guess a more general form of the above is, what exactly gets affected in the CARB ECU tunes for this supercharger? Sensor settings? Ignition timings? Etc.?

Not entirely sure what you are trying to do here. I'll try to decipher.

-Are you working with Shiv on getting an OFT tune for the supercharger? I personally don't have an OFT but from what I know about it, your "stage 1" won't work. You will have to get a Edelbrock specific tune from Shiv.

-I don't know what tunes Shiv has given you, but I would hazard a guess he will have to adjust it if you are planning on using injectors and header. I would also guess that he can also tune it using either the TMAP that comes with the kit or any aftermarket MAP sensors. Again, you will have to get a custom tune from Shiv.

-The CARB tune is based on ECUtek and not OFT, so if you are trying to be CARB legal, you'll have to switch. As far as specific parameters? I have no idea.