Edelbrock E-force Owner's thread and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) - Page 199 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

B T · 04-13-2018, 12:23 PM

I have a stock known working throttle body sitting in my house. It came off my car when replaced it with one I modified.

taiguy · 04-16-2018, 01:00 PM

So when my shop went to swap out my throttle body with a "control" throttle body, they found the back side of my throttle plate "completely covered in carbon grime". After cleaning the throttle plate off, the discrepancy between the accelerator and throttle position sensor went away. So they think they have figured out the symptom, but still working on the root cause.

I only have maybe 4-5k miles on this edelbrock setup, while others have many times more than that with seemingly no issues. I asked the shop to see if they can figure out a root cause anywhere.

B T · 04-16-2018, 01:32 PM

Why would only the backside be covered in carbon buildup? Also, I'm pretty sure the throttle body position works as a potentiometer, it's not like it's an optical sensor. Why would carbon throw that off? Do you have an air/oil separator?

taiguy · 04-16-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by B T

Why would only the backside be covered in carbon buildup? Also, I'm pretty sure the throttle body position works as a potentiometer, it's not like it's an optical sensor. Why would carbon throw that off? Do you have an air/oil separator?

No clue as to why only the backside would be covered in buildup. I asked about the rest of the intake, as that would be dirty as well if I was suffering from blow-by right? Nothing noted on the ticket, but they said they'd ask the tech again.

I do not have catch cans yet.

Carlos_M · 04-17-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by taiguy

No clue as to why only the backside would be covered in buildup. I asked about the rest of the intake, as that would be dirty as well if I was suffering from blow-by right? Nothing noted on the ticket, but they said they'd ask the tech again.

I do not have catch cans yet.

Definitely recommend catch can(s). I ran N/A with a Radium Dual setup, and for the most part was pretty dry. First oil change after the super charger install (approx. 2500 miles) and it was half full.

It may not be the answer to your problem, but it couldn't hurt you any.

-Carlos

johan · 04-17-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by taiguy

So when my shop went to swap out my throttle body with a "control" throttle body, they found the back side of my throttle plate "completely covered in carbon grime". After cleaning the throttle plate off, the discrepancy between the accelerator and throttle position sensor went away. So they think they have figured out the symptom, but still working on the root cause.

I only have maybe 4-5k miles on this edelbrock setup, while others have many times more than that with seemingly no issues. I asked the shop to see if they can figure out a root cause anywhere.

I would recommend swapping your PCV for a WRX one. The stock PCV allows a LOT of blow by. I've had them side by side, it's quite dramatic in comparison.

Greenbean · 04-24-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ94

Are there any updates regarding the release of the kit for the 2017+? I remember reading in this thread sometime last year that a kit for the 2017 cars was coming soon.

It's just that I will be in CA in a couple months or so near some of the reputable dealers/installers and I was hoping I could have the kit installed for the warranty...After that I probably won't be near any of the installers in the foreseeable future and I'd probably have to either do it myself or take it to a dealership or ASE tech who probably have less experience with superchargers than the installers.

I just called edelbrock and they said that the blower has been retrofitted so it fits the 17+ models. they said the best dealer to buy from is jegs so you know that you will get a newer model blower.

Amyang19 · 04-24-2018, 07:52 PM

Does anyone have a link or know where I could buy a smaller pulley? Also, if i buy a smaller pulley would I have to buy a smaller belt as well or will the one that came with the supercharger work fine?

Car noob here.

CSG Mike · 04-24-2018, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Amyang19

Does anyone have a link or know where I could buy a smaller pulley? Also, if i buy a smaller pulley would I have to buy a smaller belt as well or will the one that came with the supercharger work fine?

Car noob here.

PM @CounterSpace Garage

Proseph · 04-25-2018, 06:42 PM

What's this best header for the Edelbrcok Supercharger?

CSG Mike · 04-25-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Proseph

What's this best header for the Edelbrcok Supercharger?

Ace A350 or Anaconda

Proseph · 04-25-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Ace A350 or Anaconda

thanks, you rock!

taiguy · 04-26-2018, 02:51 AM

so after getting my throttle body cleaned, the lower end of the RPMs feel smoother, and I'm seeing the highest mpg since before the kit. I was averaging 22.9 before the cleaning. It was 17 mpg right after the e-force install with the CARB tune. after adding some addition clamps to hoses in the system, and going to the delicious tune, it creeped up to 21 mpg. I could never break past 23 mpg per tank, so this is encouraging. I will monitor after a few more fill ups.

gtengr · 04-26-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenbean

I just called edelbrock and they said that the blower has been retrofitted so it fits the 17+ models. they said the best dealer to buy from is jegs so you know that you will get a newer model blower.

Nice! I didn't see the new blower on their website. Anyone else heard anything?

04-26-2018, 02:51 AM	#2785
taiguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 Black BRZ Limited Location: Denver Posts: 129 Thanks: 54 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	so after getting my throttle body cleaned, the lower end of the RPMs feel smoother, and I'm seeing the highest mpg since before the kit. I was averaging 22.9 before the cleaning. It was 17 mpg right after the e-force install with the CARB tune. after adding some addition clamps to hoses in the system, and going to the delicious tune, it creeped up to 21 mpg. I could never break past 23 mpg per tank, so this is encouraging. I will monitor after a few more fill ups. Last edited by taiguy; 04-26-2018 at 11:43 AM.

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04-16-2018, 01:00 PM	#2774
taiguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 Black BRZ Limited Location: Denver Posts: 129 Thanks: 54 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	So when my shop went to swap out my throttle body with a "control" throttle body, they found the back side of my throttle plate "completely covered in carbon grime". After cleaning the throttle plate off, the discrepancy between the accelerator and throttle position sensor went away. So they think they have figured out the symptom, but still working on the root cause. I only have maybe 4-5k miles on this edelbrock setup, while others have many times more than that with seemingly no issues. I asked the shop to see if they can figure out a root cause anywhere.

04-16-2018, 01:32 PM	#2775
B T Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ, 2003 MR2, '70 Elky, 06 TBSS Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 510 Thanks: 194 Thanked 200 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why would only the backside be covered in carbon buildup? Also, I'm pretty sure the throttle body position works as a potentiometer, it's not like it's an optical sensor. Why would carbon throw that off? Do you have an air/oil separator?

04-25-2018, 06:42 PM	#2782
Proseph Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Supercharged 2016 CBS BRZ Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 55 Thanks: 29 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's this best header for the Edelbrcok Supercharger?

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