Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger 2014-2017 CHEVY CORVETTE STINGRAY C7 LT1 6.
WARNING! The supercharger bypass valve is factory installed and adjusted intended to be vacuum operated only. DO NOT move the solenoid actuator lever by hand or adjust the stop point. Moving the lever manually will damage the solenoid and the system will not function properly. Damage to the bypass assembly from manual movement will not be covered under manufacture warranty.
IMPORTANT VEHICLE CALIBRATION DETAILS 2017+ Vehicles ONLY USA CUSTOMERS ONLY: In order to properly calibrate your vehicle for this supercharger kit, the ECM must be removed from the vehicle, packaged and shipped to Edelbrock. Your vehicles computer will be modified and or flashed for supercharger kit compatibility. Part numbers 1529, 15291, 15292, 15294, 15295, 15296 15297, 1519 and 15192 contain a box for shipping the ECM to Edelbrock (USA Customers ONLY). (See ECM removal procedure on the following page.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2016-17 Chevy Camaro LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 2017+ GM ECM Removal The ECM on 2017 GM vehicles requires modification to support flash capability. Follow these instructions carefully to remove, package and ship the ECM to Edelbrock. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and isolate the negative cable so it does not come in contact with the battery terminal or body of the vehicle. 2. Locate the ECM and remove the main harness connections. 3.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions E-MAIL EDELBROCK YOUR STOCK VEHICLE CALIBRATION AND VEHICLE INFORMATION PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE PRIOR to starting the installation of your E-Force supercharger system. This will allow our calibration team to complete your calibration file while the installation of your supercharger system is being completed.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Edelbrock Supercharger System for the Chevy Corvette C7 LT1. The Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System for the Chevy Corvette utilizes the same Eaton Gen VI TVS Supercharger rotors but housed inside a redesigned, low profile, supercharger manifold. The manifold is Edelbrock’s lowest profile supercharger manifold to date.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions IMPORTANT WARNINGS Before beginning the installation, use the enclosed checklist to verify that all components are present in the box then inspect each component for damage that may have occurred in transit. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact Edelbrock Technical Support (800-416-8628), not your parts distributor.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions IMPORTANT WARNINGS CONT’D 91 octane or higher gasoline is required at all times. If your vehicle has been filled with anything less, it must be run until almost dry and refilled with 91 or higher octane gasoline twice prior to installation. Any failures associated with not using premium 91 octane gasoline or higher, will be ineligible for warranty repairs.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions INSTALLATION HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE (Parts Are Not To Scale) BAG #1 - FEAD HARDWARE Item P/N QTY.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions BRACKET AND FEAD IDENTIFICATION GUIDE (Parts Are Not To Scale) Item P/N QTY.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions HOSE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE (Parts Are Not To Scale) Item P/N QTY. 1 56-1703 1 Crossover to Recovery Tank 2 56-1701 1 Pump to LTR 3 56-1700 1 Recovery Tank to Water Pump 4 56-1702 1 LTR to Crossover 5 56-1000 2.5’ 6 22-1679 1 PCV Hose, Nose to Valley 7 56-0999 3’ 1/4” Hose 8 22-1678 1 EVAP Hose ©2017 Edelbrock LLC Description 3/8” Hose Page 14 Brochure #63-1570 Rev.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM Intercooler Reservoir Tank Supercharger Heat Exchanger (LTR) ©2017 Edelbrock LLC Water Pump Page 15 Brochure #63-1570 Rev.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions WIRE HARNESS GUIDE (Parts Are Not To Scale) Constant +12v Power Wire WATER PUMP HARNESS Relay Ground Strap EVAP Engine Harness Intercooler Water Pump Fuse EVAP Solenoid TMAP Sensor MAF Sensor MAP Sensor Engine Harness TMAP HARNESS MAF Sensor Engine Harness ©2017 Edelbrock LLC Page 16 Brochure #63-1570 Rev.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions SUPERCHARGER INSTALLATION 10. DO NOT unplug the programmer until prompted. WARNING: Battery must be sufficiently charged before starting the PCM flashing procedure. Only begin the PCM flashing procedure when you have downloaded the calibration file from the Edelbrock Calibration Team to the handheld programmer. Do not flash the PCM until you are ready to install the supercharger.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 17. Using a 10mm socket, remove three (3) bolts securing the rear splash guard and remove. 18. Drain the coolant by removing the petcock on the lower driver side of the radiator. 19. Using a 7mm socket, remove four (4) bolts securing the factory air duct. Remove air duct and set aside. 20. Disconnect the passenger side and driver side PCV hoses from the air inlet tube.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 25. Using side cutters, remove the wire ties securing the engine harness to the top engine cover. 28. Unplug the Throttle Position sensor harness. Disconnect and remove the Inlet to Valley PCV hose. 26. Using a deep 10mm socket, remove four (4) side cover bolts. 29. Using a 10mm socket, remove ten (10) bolts securing the intake manifold to the cylinder heads. 27.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 31. Clean the intake port surfaces with a shop rag. Cover 34. Using a 10mm socket, remove the bolt securing the the ports with protective tape to keep out debris. Remove fuel line extension to the valve cover. Remove the retaining the black foam insulator from the valley and set aside. clip on the fuel line extension. Then remove the fuel line extension from the fuel pump using a 3/8” fuel line tool.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 37. Unplug the brake booster check valve harness connector. Remove the check valve from the brake booster and from the canister. Set the brake booster hose assembly aside as it will be reused later. 40. Disconnect the overflow/purge tube from the upper right radiator.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 44. Disconnect the A/C condenser connector, right of the 48. Using tape, secure Template #1 to the inside of the radiator, to prevent the connector from getting damaged. radiator shroud as shown. Using a 1.5” Hole Saw bit, drill out both circles on the template. With an appropriate cutting tool, finish trimming the shroud to clear the low temp radiator (LTR) barbs as marked by the template. 45.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 52. Lower the vehicle and position the LTR into the radiator shroud cavity making sure the lower mounting brackets protrude through the holes created in the previous Step. Verify that the LTR barbs nest into the holes on the driver side shroud created in Step 48. 56. Using a ratchet strap or equivalent, secure the steering wheel to prevent it from rotating.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 60. Disconnect the chassis harness and the brake control 66. Unbolt the driver and passenger sway bar end links module harness. using 8mm and 18mm wrenches. 67. Note the orientation of the sway bar. Using a 15mm and 18mm socket, remove four (4) bolts securing the sway 62. Using a 13mm socket, remove two (2) bolts securing bar assembly to the subframe. Carefully remove the sway the starter.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 69. Using a 13mm socket, remove two bolts securing the brake control module support bracket. Remove the harness retaining push pin and remove the bracket. 73. Using a 24mm socket and a breaker bar, remove the factory harmonic balancer bolt. Do not discard bolt as it will be used during the installation procedure. 74. Remove the factory harmonic balancer using a ClawType Damper Puller. 70.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 77. Using a 24mm socket and a torque wrench, install the used factory balancer bolt and torque it to 240 ft-lbs. Then remove the factory balancer bolt and discard. NOTE: The nose of the crankshaft should be recessed 2.4–4.48 mm (0.094–0.176”in) into the balancer bore. Measure for a correctly installed balancer.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 84. Using the M8 washers and M8 x 50mm bolts brom Bag 93. Reinstall both hood dampers and remove the ratchet #1, install the idler pulleys to the FEAD bracket with a strap securing the steering wheel. 13mm socket. Torque both bolts to 18 ft-lbs. NOTE: The 94. Install the LTR to Manifold hose onto the top barb of the smooth idler pulley will install in the top location. LTR.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 98. Using a 10mm wrench and two (2) M6 x 16mm bolts from Bag #2, secure the water pump assembly to the support brace adjacent to the air duct. 102. Reinstall the foam valley insulator into the valley making sure it is seated properly. 103. Remove the factory O-ring gaskets from the intake manifold. 99. Using a hose clamp from Bag #2, secure the LTR to Water Pump hose to the water pump outlet.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 106. Remove the protective tape from the cylinder head ports. Install the passenger side runner onto the cylinder head using the dowel pins for alignment. Apply Blue thread locker to the threads of five (5) M6 x 55mm Hex bolts from Bag #3. Using a 10mm socket, install the bolts using the torque sequence below. Torque bolts to 4 ft-lbs. and then to 8 ft-lbs. 109.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 113. Using a 10mm socket, remove the EVAP solenoid from the stock manifold and install it onto the supercharger manifold using the stock EVAP solenoid bolt. With help from an assistant, carefully lower the supercharger manifold onto the runners. CAUTION: Verify that the runner gaskets are properly aligned before proceeding. 114.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 119. Using the supplied 3/8” hose, the factor brake booster 122. Using a 10mm socket and three (3) M6 x 10mm bolts check valves and fittings, assemble the new brake booster from Bag #2, secure the recovery tank bracket and the relay hose according to the diagram below. Note that the check on the supplied water pump harness to the recovery tank. valves are directional as illustrated by the white arrows.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 125. Route the water pump connector down towards water 128. Secure the Water Pump harness to existing wire looms pump and connect to the water pump. and/or hoses away from moving and hot components. 129. Carefully install the 10 rib supercharger belt between the steering rack and supercharger drive pulley. 126. Connect the factory EVAP connector to the EVAP connector on the water pump harness.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 132. Using two (2) hose clamps from Bag #2, secure the 136. Using a 10mm socket, remove the throttle body from Recovery Tank to Water Pump hose onto the bottom barb on the stock manifold and install it onto the supercharger the tank and to the inlet barb of the water pump. manifold using the factory throttle body gasket and bolts. 133.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 140. Using a 10mm socket and the stock valve cover bolts, 143. Install the supplied grommets and Quick Disconnect install the side cover brackets to the valve cover. Re-secure fittings from Bag #4 onto the supplied air inlet tube. NOTE: the passenger side coil cover. Some vehicles do not have the driver side PCV hose routed to the factory intake tube.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 145. Connect the factory driver side PCV hose onto the barb located on the driver side valve cover and onto the air inlet tube. NOTE: If the plastic plug is used during step 143, disregard this step and use the factory PCV hoses and routing. 150.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 155. Carefully follow the procedure to modify the hoodliner. The modification consist of partially cutting the hoodliner along the embossing and securing the modified portion to the hood. The red dotted line below represents where the hoodliner has to be cut and secured. 158. Lay the hoodliner on a clean flat working surface with the engine side facing up.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 160. Turn the hoodliner over so the hood side is facing 162. The finished hoodliner should look like the image upwards, continue the cut just to the top of the horizontal below. embossing (see red dotted line from image on Step #153). DO NOT allow the cut to continue into the embossed area as it will not secure properly to the hood. The total length of the cut should be approximately 3.5”.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions 165. Using the bracket as a template, drill out one mounting 168. Carefully mask off the vehicle to protect from any hole using a #30 drill bit. overspray that may occur during this procedure. Using black spray paint, spray the center section of the horizontal hood brace as shown. Allow paint adequate time to dry and remove masking. 166. Insert a supplied rivet into the hole to temporally secure 169.
Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System 2014-2017 Chevy Corvette C7 LT1 6.2L Installation Instructions NOTE: If the lower portion hoodliner overhangs the horizontal hood brace, additional trimming of the hoodliner may be required. The hoodliner needs to sit just below the horizontal hood brace. Verify the trimmed edge of the hoodliner provides adequate clearance to the front of the water crossover before continuing. 173.
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