Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger Grand Sport Corvette Part #1574, 1575 & 1576
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Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Edelbrock 6.2L GM Supercharger System for the Chevy Corvette. The Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System for the 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvette (not compatible with Z06, ZR1 or base models) utilizes Eaton’s new Gen VI TVS Supercharger rotors, featuring a four lobe design with a full 160 deg.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes 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 GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions IMPORTANT WARNINGS (CONTINUE) Any previously installed aftermarket tuning equipment must be removed and the vehicle returned to an as stock condition before installing the supercharger. Any equipment that directly modifies the fuel mixture or ignition timing of the engine can cause severe engine damage if used in conjunction with the Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger System.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions INSTALLATION HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Bag #1 (3x) - M8 x 1.25 x 20mm Hex Flange Bolt (1x) - M10 x 1.5 x 75mm Hex Flange Bolt (2x) - M8 Washer (1x) - M10 x 1.5 x 45mm Socket Head Bolt (3x) - M8 x 1.25 x 90mm Hex Flange Bolt (3x) - M6 x 1 x 16mm Hex Flange Bolt Bag #2 (1x) - Nylon Body Pin (2x) - M6 x 1 x 20mm Hex Flange Bolt (1x) - M8 x 1.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions Bag #3 (11x) - M8 x 1.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions Bag #5 (1x) - Barbed Quick Connect Fitting (1x) - Air Inlet Tube PCV Grommet (2x) - Air Inlet Tube Retainer Grommet Bag #6 (1x) - Coil Cover Dipstick Grommet (4x) - Coil Cover Bracket (4x) - Coil Cover Retainer Stud (4x) - Coil Cover Standoff ©2014 Edelbrock LLC Part #1574, 1575, 1576 Page 6 Brochure #63-1574 Rev.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions HOSE IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Reservoir to Water Pump Intercooler to Reservoir Heat Exchanger to Intercooler Water Pump to Heat Exchanger Valve Covers to Dry Sump (rear) Manifold to EVAP Solenoid PCV Brake Booster Air Inlet to Dry Sump (front) EVAP Solenoid to Firewall AUX Dry Sump & Tee ©2014 Edelbrock LLC Part #1574, 1575, 1576 Page 7 Brochure #63-1574 Rev.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions DRY SUMP ROUTING GUIDE 2009 & Later Vehicles Only D NOTE: The stock valley tray baffle must be transferred to the Edelbrock valley tray. B A A: Air inlet to dry sump (Front) B: Valve covers to dry sump (Rear) C: PCV to fitting on bottom of air inlet, behind throttle body. D: Auxiliary hose & tee fitting: From auxiliary dry sump tank to “B” hose.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions OIL COOLER GUIDE o o o o o o o o 3 Oil Cooler to Block Flex Hose & Convolute (1) Oil Cooler Hard Line (2) Oil Cooler Hard Line to Upper Radiator-Hose Hose (3) Oil Cooler (4) Oil Cooler Bracket (5) Freeze Plug w/ Quick Connect Provision (6) 5/8” Hose to Block Freeze Plug Adapter (7) Low Oil Cooler 90° Swivel, -8AN to 5/8” Fitting (8) 6 5 7 1 2 (Cooler installed and plumbed on an engine ) ©2014 Edelbro
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions Supercharger Installation NOTE: It is very important to perform the PCM flashing procedure prior to starting this installation. This will prevent any major installation delays due to non-compatible calibration files. In the rare occurrence that you encounter an error message during the PCM flashing procedure, please refer to Page 28, titled E-mail Edelbrock Your Stock PCM Calibration.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 16. Use a 13mm socket and an extension bar to loosen and remove the battery hold down. 21. Pull back the inner fender well to access the two bumper studs on each side. Use a 10mm deep socket to remove the nuts. 17. Remove the battery and set it to aside. 18. Use a 7mm wrench to remove the four bolts retaining fascia center. 19.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 25. Remove four body pins (two on each side) by reaching up through the bottom of the fascia. 30. Disconnect the PCV tube from the air inlet tube. 26. Place multiple layers of masking tape on the nose of the hood as well as the portion of the front fascia directly below the hood to protect from damage during removal. 31.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 36. Disconnect the ignition coil harness and O2 sensor connectors then disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coils. 37. Use a 10mm socket to remove the five bolts retaining the coil bracket on each valve cover then remove both coil bracket assemblies. 41. Use a 10mm socket to remove the four fuel rail bolts.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 46. Disconnect MAP sensor electrical connector. 50. Remove the intake manifold and disconnect the small vacuum hose at the rear of the manifold next to the larger brake booster hose. Leave this hose connected to the firewall as it will be reused later. 51. Use masking tape to cover the exposed intake ports on the cylinder head. 47.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 57. Use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the eight O-ring seals from the stock valley plate and install them in the new valley plate. Remove the bolts retaining the stock oil baffle to the stock valley plate then use a small screwdriver to pry off the baffle.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 71. Disconnect the radiator fan electrical connector, then use a 10mm socket to remove the two bolts retaining the fan assembly. Pull the hoses from the six clips holding them to the assembly and remove the fan from below. 72. Use a hand siphon to drain the power steering fluid reservoir. 73. Disconnect the alternator electrical connector.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 77. Use a 6mm Allen tool to hold the tie rod ball stud stationary while using an 18mm wrench to loosen the nut. 81. Use a 10mm socket to remove the two nuts retaining the brake pressure modulator valve. 2008 Only ‘09 and Later 78. Use GM Ball Joint Separator #J 42188 to separate the steering knuckle from the tie rod ball stud then remove the tool and the nut. Use this procedure for both sides. 79.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 85. Use a 21mm deep socket to remove the two front engine cradle bolts. 90. Use an 18mm socket to remove the two steering rack nuts and bolts. 86. Disconnect the ride height sensor electrical connector from each side, if equipped. 91. Remove the plastic clamp holding the power steering lines to the steering rack. 92.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions NOTE: The following six steps detail the process needed to loosen and remove the crank bolt. Manual vehicles have the option of placing a passenger in the car to put the car in first gear and apply firm brake pressure while turning the crank bolt. Do not attempt this optional procedure if the rear wheels are on the ground or vehicle damage and/ or injury could result. 98.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 104. Lubricate the 15/64” bit supplied in Bag #4 with a small amount of engine oil, then drill into the guide hole with a bushing until the tape mark on the bit meets the guide. Loosen the bolt and blow out any chips with compressed air then turn the guide until the ream hole lines up with the one just drilled in the crank and balancer.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 119. Attach the short water line from the block to the 90° swivel fitting and secure it with a spring clamp. Make sure the hose clamp is clocked outboard in such a way that it won’t interfere with the installation of the hard line. 120. Push the fitting on the end of the hard line into the upper provision of the oil cooler until it clips into place. 121.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 140. Apply blue loctite to the threads of a 20mm bolt supplied in Bag #1, then use a 12mm socket and the supplied washer to mount the pulley on the new lower idler bracket and torque it to 18 ft-lbs. 141. Use a 10mm socket to remove the three bolts on the passenger side of the water pump. 143.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 148. Use a 15mm wrench to remove two bolts retaining the power steering reservoir bracket. Use a pair of pliers or hose clamp tools to disconnect the lower reservoir-topump hose. Note that it is not necessary to fully remove the reservoir from the engine. 149. Slide the old bracket off the reservoir then install the supplied bracket using a 15mm socket and the stock bolts.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 158. Use a 12mm socket to install the water pump in its bracket and secure it with the supplied strap. NOTE: There are two different water pump brackets: Version (1) requires the use of your OE horn bracket. Version (2) has an integrated horn bracket. You should have received one of the two brackets; If your supercharger kit includes bracket version (2), you may disregard Step 161. OE Horn brkt.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 163. Use the supplied bit to drill a 15/64” hole in the passenger side of the upper radiator shroud according to the supplied template. 164. Use a 10mm socket and the four stock bolts to reinstall the upper radiator shroud then attach the relay off the supplied water pump wire harness to the upper radiator shroud using the supplied body pin.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 171. Connect the heat exchanger hose assembly to the heat exchanger through the hole drilled in the shroud. Secure the fitting with a hose clamp supplied in Bag #2. 176. Install the long end of the molded hose onto intercooler reservoir outlet so that the hose extends out and then turns down when the reservoir is held upright. Secure the hose with a hose clamp supplied in Bag #2.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 181. Use a 13mm socket to attach the harness power wire to the main positive terminal. 182. Use a 10mm socket to attach the ground wire to the ground stud near the relay. 183. Reinstall the fender well fuse box bolt. 184. Install supplied 15/32” hose on brake booster and secure fitting with a hose clamp supplied in Bag #2. 185. Install the stock O-ring port gaskets in the supercharger manifold. 186.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 190. Tilt the manifold back slightly to install the small factory vacuum hose running from the driver side firewall fitting on the small fitting on the driver side of the air inlet and the brake booster hose onto the larger fitting then secure the brake hose with a clamp supplied in Bag #2. 195. Apply O-ring lube to the sealing ring of the four supplied fuel rail fittings.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 201. Clip the heat exchanger hose assembly to both lower fittings at the front of the supercharger manifold. 202. Attach one end of the supplied PCV hose to the 90° fitting below the air inlet on the supercharger. Route the other end of the PCV hose to the tube extending from the valley plate and attach 205. Use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the wire covers at the back of the coil brackets.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 210. Install the stock grommets into the coil cover brackets supplied in Bag #6. 216. Route the serpentine belt according to the diagram. Note that you must slide the belt around the bottom of the bracket to get the belt on the lower passenger side idler pulley. 211. Use a 10mm socket to remove the bolts securing the #2, #3, #6 and #7 ignition coils. 212.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 221. Install the silicone inlet tube to the throttle body and secure it with a supplied worm clamp. 226. Use a 3/32” Allen tool and bolts supplied in Bag #5 to install the stock MAF sensor in the new air inlet tube. 227. Route the supplied MAF wire harness near the driver side of the throttle body. 222. Install the grommet supplied in Bag #5 into the new air inlet tube. 223.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions 231. Connect the MAF harness to the MAFS then connect the OEM MAF connector to the supplied MAF harness. 242. Reinstall the front wheels and torque the lug nuts in a crossing pattern to 100 ft-lbs. 232. Rotate the worm clamps so that the gears are on the driver side then secure the air inlet tube by tightening the worm clamps on the air filter and the silicone hose. 243.
Edelbrock GM LS3 Supercharger System for 2010 and later Grand Sport Corvettes Installation Instructions E-mail Edelbrock Your Stock Vehicle Calibration In the rare occurrence that you encounter an error message that reads “Calibration not supported” during the PCM flashing procedure on page 10, you will need to e-mail your stock vehicle calibration to Edelbrock at Calibration@edelbrock.com. Otherwise, disregard this step.
