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

[Victor Draken]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Have a question about the Edelbrock kit? Ask in this thread, and I'll answer it, as well as copy it

You have a pm

[CSG Mike]

@Victor Draken you have an answer!

[shaynek]

Originally Posted by retsehc

i havent checked the OBDII yet but i have the same issue about car stalling on idle. CEL, traction ctrl and cruise ctrl light turned on when i was driving in the freeway.

i got a 2013 fr-s so warranty on the edelbrock is out of the question. The kit was installed two months ago by a licensed installer and only running on carb tune. Only has the catback exhaust mod everything else is stock.

I had the same issue 2 weeks ago. I traced it to a faulty bypass valve. There has been a few cases of failed bypass valve and I hope edelbrock makes sure this doesn't become an issue. hate to have to pay to get the bypass valve replaced again

[shaynek]

Originally Posted by RCSlide

I've noticed that my kits water pump will turn on randomly when the car is not running.

I have heard it kick on a few times just walking through my garage when I haven't started the car in a day or two.

My room mate confirmed that he will hear it click on randomly in the middle of the night (he sleeps right next to the garage)

I've been told that it should only turn on when the ECU is powered - any ideas?

I noticed this last week. Just thought it was odd. turned on the car and turned it off and haven't heard it since. I noticed the D-Box was also powered on when the pump was running by itself

[dejahboi]

Originally Posted by RCSlide

I've noticed that my kits water pump will turn on randomly when the car is not running.

I have heard it kick on a few times just walking through my garage when I haven't started the car in a day or two.

My room mate confirmed that he will hear it click on randomly in the middle of the night (he sleeps right next to the garage)

I've been told that it should only turn on when the ECU is powered - any ideas?

How's your coolant levels for the sc?

[Anderzz]

Curious, about to take the plunge on a strut bar and thinking of going edelbrock in the future. are there any that are compatible with the height of this kit?

[86fun]

Originally Posted by RCSlide

I've noticed that my kits water pump will turn on randomly when the car is not running.

I have heard it kick on a few times just walking through my garage when I haven't started the car in a day or two.

My room mate confirmed that he will hear it click on randomly in the middle of the night (he sleeps right next to the garage)

I've been told that it should only turn on when the ECU is powered - any ideas?

Mine does this, the battery will be dead in two weeks if I don't charge it or drive a long distance. It's definitely the IC water pump too, I can see the fluid turning in the reservoir. I wondered if it had anything to do with the FOB and keyless entry crap, or maybe the LED lighting on the anniversary edition I have. No clue, but a pain in the ass to keep it on a trickle charger all the time.

[BirdTRD]

Originally Posted by shaynek

I had the same issue 2 weeks ago. I traced it to a faulty bypass valve. There has been a few cases of failed bypass valve and I hope edelbrock makes sure this doesn't become an issue. hate to have to pay to get the bypass valve replaced again

Does the supercharger have to be pulled off the car to replace the bypass valve?

[Rifle]

Originally Posted by Tomcat07

I don't get on here much. Sorry to the guys I haven't responded to yet. I will attempt to answer your questions here along with an update to my current situation.

The throttle body position sensor issue was unresolved directly but I did notice some chafing to the harness where I had mounted it. I originally tied it to the cold side of the AC pump line to keep it away from the belts. I moved it away from that and haven't had the issue return and no limp mode.

I don't know anything about the Mishimoto upgrade to fit with this kit.

Pictures of the heat shield solution I made will be included.



Finally, I've run into a P0171 lean issue and discovered a vacuum leak. My bypass valve failed and doesn't actuate properly and allows unmetered air to bypass the MAF throwing off my fuel trims under vacuum condition. We discovered the issue with a smoke test. We put the smoke probe in the TMAP sensor bung and without even blocking the intake we found the leak. We moved the smoke probe to the bypass valve hose and it leaked significantly confirming our discovery. Edelbrock is sending me a new bypass valve under warranty. Picture also included.

@BirdTRD

[shaynek]

Originally Posted by BirdTRD

Does the supercharger have to be pulled off the car to replace the bypass valve?

nope it doesn't. It was kind of tricky due to the lack of room but neal at @The Racers Line fixed it with ease

[BirdTRD]

Originally Posted by shaynek

nope it doesn't. It was kind of tricky due to the lack of room but neal at @The Racers Line fixed it with ease

So does the replacement bypass valve come as an assembly, bracket and all, or just the valve body?
If just the valve body, is it with or without the actuator rod, in other words, is that rod built into the valve body or does it slide out? Because if the latter is the case, that does look pretty easy, no adjustments needed.

[shaynek]

Originally Posted by BirdTRD

So does the replacement bypass valve come as an assembly, bracket and all, or just the valve body?
If just the valve body, is it with or without the actuator rod, in other words, is that rod built into the valve body or does it slide out? Because if the latter is the case, that does look pretty easy, no adjustments needed.

It comes with the actuator rod assembled. Again it's super easy but it's just a bit tight due to space. I believe there are 3 small blots and that'a about it

[BirdTRD]

Originally Posted by shaynek

It comes with the actuator rod assembled. Again it's super easy but it's just a bit tight due to space. I believe there are 3 small blots and that'a about it

Talked to Chris (Topher) today over at Edelbrock, should have a replacement valve by Wednesday. If I can get decent pics of the swap as I do it, I'll post them.

[taiguy]

Originally Posted by BirdTRD

Talked to Chris (Topher) today over at Edelbrock, should have a replacement valve by Wednesday. If I can get decent pics of the swap as I do it, I'll post them.

quarter inch socket extension (12") and you can get the three nuts off pretty easily. Use a magnetic nut starter and putting them back on is also really easy.