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

[SuperFR-S]

Hi I've got an Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger on my FR-S, and my Bypass Actuator Valve recently went out. I bought a new one from Edelbrock that will come in tomorrow and I was curious if anyone in the group has replaced it before? And if so I've got a few Questions:
1. How hard is it to replace?
2. Do I need to remove the supercharger or is it possible to replace the valve with it still on?
3. Are there any tips or anything I should be on the lookout for when I replace it

[shr133]

Originally Posted by shr133

Hey guys, so does anyone know what I need to change to calibrate a grams throttle body. I had to get my radiator warrantied and while I had it apart decided to upgrade the TB. it ran great last night and today until it didn't. It's throwing codes p0122 and p0222... and won't relearn the TB and keeps going into limp mode.

I think I should replace my pedal sensor to make sure because it was running perfectly and all of a sudden when into limp mode... Any help would be great... It fits perfectly just need a 3.25" to 3.5" adapter

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091521446...t_details&th=1

IT WAS MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR, don't know if it just went bad or was worn out, but that was the problem. running great with grams on the Edelbrock..... Now the supercharger is only 65mm so it needs some port matching, doesn't even match the stock throttle body.... Now we will find out if its faster...

[Pgh_Area]

Originally Posted by SuperFR-S

Hi I've got an Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger on my FR-S, and my Bypass Actuator Valve recently went out. I bought a new one from Edelbrock that will come in tomorrow and I was curious if anyone in the group has replaced it before? And if so I've got a few Questions:
1. How hard is it to replace?
2. Do I need to remove the supercharger or is it possible to replace the valve with it still on?
3. Are there any tips or anything I should be on the lookout for when I replace it

1. With the Edelbrock off its easy.
2. It IS possible to change it with the Edelbrock still on, at least somewhere here on this forum there was a confirmation that it was possible. never personally tried to do it this way.
3. Follow the supplied instructions. Always use a battle buddy, and drink water.

[CallmeDave]

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

We got the new bypass valve installed. We found it easier to remove the AC condenser to gain access to install the bypass with the bracket installed.
Also note the size the difference in the old and new bypass.

Originally Posted by SuperFR-S

Hi I've got an Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger on my FR-S, and my Bypass Actuator Valve recently went out. I bought a new one from Edelbrock that will come in tomorrow and I was curious if anyone in the group has replaced it before? And if so I've got a few Questions:
1. How hard is it to replace?
2. Do I need to remove the supercharger or is it possible to replace the valve with it still on?
3. Are there any tips or anything I should be on the lookout for when I replace it

This might help.

Originally Posted by CallmeDave

We got the new bypass valve installed. We found it easier to remove the AC condenser to gain access to install the bypass with the bracket installed.
Also note the size the difference in the old and new bypass.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...postcount=4203

There are photos in that link, not sure why I cant just quote it with the photos

[SuperFR-S]

Originally Posted by Pgh_Area

1. With the Edelbrock off its easy.
2. It IS possible to change it with the Edelbrock still on, at least somewhere here on this forum there was a confirmation that it was possible. never personally tried to do it this way.
3. Follow the supplied instructions. Always use a battle buddy, and drink water.

Thx! I took it off a few days ago and it was not bad at all! Got everything back on and car is running a lot better!

[toast]

Originally Posted by Chris3007

BTs kit has everything for the MAP relo to the bypass vlve vacuum line. To tee into the brake booster line you will need an extra tee, 3/8x1/4x3/8. I believe it should look like my napkin sketch, I am in the process of doing this now.

Um, huge no.

The brake booster line is always under vacuum. At full throttle that vacuum level goes down, which lets you use that same line for the bypass actuator. If you tie in the Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor into that line it will only see vacuum, not the absolute pressure in your manifold. Engine go boom as it goes super lean under boost.

Connect the MAP sensor to the nipple on the back of the supercharger (after the scrolls where boost is present) that used to connect to the actuator.

[Chris3007]

Originally Posted by toast

Um, huge no.

The brake booster line is always under vacuum. At full throttle that vacuum level goes down, which lets you use that same line for the bypass actuator. If you tie in the Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor into that line it will only see vacuum, not the absolute pressure in your manifold. Engine go boom as it goes super lean under boost.

Connect the MAP sensor to the nipple on the back of the supercharger (after the scrolls where boost is present) that used to connect to the actuator.

Okay awesome, huge thanks on the clarification. I deleted my post too not cause any confusion. Thanks again!

[Side]

@B_T do you have any extra MAP relocation kits left? Taking a new job and might have the spare cash for one now.

[B T]

Originally Posted by Side

@B_T do you have any extra MAP relocation kits left? Taking a new job and might have the spare cash for one now.

Sorry, Think someone is in the process of buying the last one right now. If I don't hear from them by the end of the day, I'll let you know. The only one left is the slightly marred surface finish from the vice I had it in.

[ABQautoxer]

I'm about to install my Ptuning flex fuel kit this week. I already got my tune from CSG and at low gas ready for E85 post install. Any install advice from someone that's done it with an Edelbrock SC? Looks pretty straightforward and nothing obvious would need to be different with the SC but there is so much good info here I figured I'd ask since I didn't find anything in my searches.

[aKaGorganZola]

Be careful routing the new fuel lines if they are the stock style hard plastic lines. They can crimp if you bend them too far.

[ABQautoxer]

It went pretty smoothly. Just mounting the "brain" on the bracket above the brake pedal was a pain. Nothing about the install including the injectors is any different because of the supercharger.

[ABQautoxer]

Wrapped up tuning with CSG Zach. If you are somewhere with 91 but have easy access to pump E85, 100% upgrade to flex fuel. Big change and at my altitude (5600') allowed me to go to the 3" pulley. Already burned through a tank of E85 finding excuses to drive it.

[FrickingReallySlow]

Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

Wrapped up tuning with CSG Zach. If you are somewhere with 91 but have easy access to pump E85, 100% upgrade to flex fuel. Big change and at my altitude (5600') allowed me to go to the 3" pulley. Already burned through a tank of E85 finding excuses to drive it.

Are you on stock block and trans? any reliability mods? curious what he thought you were getting for HP/TQ