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

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Originally Posted by aKaGorganZola

Quick question for you guys. Any tips on which coolant to use in the SC loop? All I've seen is the recommendation to use a different color than the vehicles coolant. The Subaru super coolant or whatever is blue so I've been looking around for a good coolant for the SC that's not blue. Engine ice is blue as is the mishimoto liquid chill. The Evans waterless coolant is yellow but I have no experience with it so I don't know how well it cools or if it would agree with the Edelbrock internals. Any help or tips are appreciated!

I've got a Mishimoto radiator and 165 stat and run a 50/50 Prestone green in the car year round not too far from you, including track days, and not a single hiccup. If you go with that for engine cooling then you can use whatever blue you like for the SC.



Conversely, you could use the Prestone orange "any car" in the SC without having to change the engine coolant but I haven't seen anyone do that yet. They all seem to be running blue.

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Originally Posted by BirdTRD

As for oil, you will be fine as long as you don't immediately take it to the track and thrash it. Some people (including myself) run 5w-30.

Edelbrock does not supply you with any tools and the only "special" tool you will need a fuel line release tool like model 545 from www.company23.com. You can disconnect the fuel line with zip ties or other thin, stiff plastic but the actual tool makes it easier and it's cheap. (I might even lend you mine if you're close enough to the White Marsh area )

$15 for one size?!
I have this set: https://www.amazon.com/Performance-T.../dp/B000N37D7W picked up ages ago from I think Advance or Autozone or something with any size you could need. It's either the 5/16" little blue or 3/8" little grey one, I forget. @BR-ZED Just go easy and there's no issue with damaging the fuel line or seals. Had no problem whatsoever after an engine swap. Definitely don't mess around with using screwdrivers or anything makeshift to disconnect the lines.

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Originally Posted by jayjay06

Yeah, 60-80lb range I think.


Edit:
60lbs manifold
81lbs total parts
Per:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show....php?p=2406569

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Out of curiosity, that's 81lbs added, but how many lbs removed? I'm guessing the earlier style plastic intake manifold is probably lighter than the 2017+, but how many stock components are permanently removed in the conversion?

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Originally Posted by BR-ZED

Which one did you order? I want to make sure I get a different one then lol. Saw a handful on Amazon. If the one I get fits I'll report back here

This is the one Michele Abbate recommended: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I40ZQWE

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Originally Posted by Uplink

This is the one Michele Abbate recommended: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I40ZQWE

That's actually the one I ordered since @jayjay06 got the lisle one and it didn't fit the Edelbrock reservoir. I'll try this one and let you know if it fits. Haven't gotten there yet.

I also got the company 23 fuel line tool. Read bad reviews on the generic sets and wanted something that I knew would work. I've owned nothing but Subarus for the last 16 years, so shouldn't be an issue. Except for my wife's cars but that's because Subaru made the base impreza so underpowered.

Delta is 62.5 according to the link below, considering all the stuff coming off the car. I'll try to find a link.

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https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...&postcount=124

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=146

[BirdTRD]

Originally Posted by BR-ZED

That's actually the one I ordered since @jayjay06 got the lisle one and it didn't fit the Edelbrock reservoir. I'll try this one and let you know if it fits. Haven't gotten there yet.

The Lisle did fit when it was the old style skinny surge tank...

[aKaGorganZola]

Add another one to the owners list. Ordered my kit last night! Today was tough knowing it's just a waiting game until it shows up lol.

[Mad1723]

Finally got the bypass valve upgrade ordered through Superchargers Online. Now to find time to install it. Any updated tips on the install guide?

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Originally Posted by Mad1723

Finally got the bypass valve upgrade ordered through Superchargers Online. Now to find time to install it. Any updated tips on the install guide?

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I posted a pretty long video that discusses it.

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Originally Posted by aKaGorganZola

Add another one to the owners list. Ordered my kit last night! Today was tough knowing it's just a waiting game until it shows up lol.

Congrats! Good luck with the install.

[BR-ZED]

For the brake booster line, for the life of me i could not get one of the edelbrock hose clamps on the vacuum line, let alone clamped to the nipple. Seemed the hose itself was a little thicker on the OD compared to other hoses. Same clamp fit no issues on the rh Pcv line...

The instructions actually don't mention using clamps here. But there are enough in the kit.

The Titan Motorsports install video on you tube has been helpful as a reference. They mention using a zip tie ( so I did that, see pic). Is this a bad idea or should it hold?

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Originally Posted by aKaGorganZola

Add another one to the owners list. Ordered my kit last night! Today was tough knowing it's just a waiting game until it shows up lol.

Don't know where you ordered from but edelbrock has 10% discount you may still be able to get

[rixon]

Originally Posted by aKaGorganZola

Add another one to the owners list. Ordered my kit last night! Today was tough knowing it's just a waiting game until it shows up lol.

don't know where you purchased it but edelbrock has 10% discount. You may still be able to get discount.

[Mad1723]

Originally Posted by BR-ZED

I posted a pretty long video that discusses it.

Just saw that. Missed it on my first skim through!

Will use it for sure when I install mine!

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