Edelbrock E-Force?
With or without fuel pump swap?
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"I'm sitting in front of an electronic copy of the 2009 GM Service information and it looks like the procedures for removing the left tank do not call for dropping the rear cradle IF you have the manual 6-speed. But for the automatic transmission cars it reads "If automatic transmission, remove the driveline support assembly. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement."
Here it is word for word...
Fuel Tank Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement.
4. Remove both mufflers. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side and Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side.
5. If automatic transmission, remove the driveline support assembly. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement.
6. Disconnect the fuel fill hose and recirc line from the fill pipe.
7. Disconnect the fuel pump jumper harness connector.
8. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe at the rear of the left fuel tank. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
9. Cap the fuel pipes to prevent fuel system contamination.
10. Loosen the fuel tank strap in order to drop the tank approximately 1 inch.
11. Disengage the crossover tube connector position assurance (CPA) retainer by pulling the tab outward and rotate.
Note: The crossover tube CPA is released when the latch disengages from the tank connection groove.
12. Rotate the collar counterclockwise to disengage.
13. Disconnect the crossover tube from the left fuel tank.
Note: Take care not to disturb the internal O-rings in the fuel tank connections.
14. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) crossover pipe quick connect fitting at the left fuel tank.
15. Cap the EVAP pipes to prevent system contamination.
16. Remove the fuel tank strap mount bolts.
17. Remove the fuel tank strap from the vehicle.
18. Remove the fuel tank.
Last edited by Motorhead-47; Mar 10, 2010 at 05:34 PM.
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Now, for those that wanted to know what shop,,,there were only 2 shops listed in Michigan...and its in Sterling Heights.
Which brings me to comment on the remaining shops within 250 miles of me had Mustangs all over their website....I'll pass on them for now.
The shop owner and I talked for at least a half hour and I toured the facility. He showed me the mustang dyno sheet and I remember seeing 504 rwhp from the base model e force (bone stock). He then asked me if I wanted him to start up the car with the E force on it. Ummmm YESSSSS, with the hood open standing next to the car I couldn't tell any difference than that of a stock engine
. It is undetectable even w/ hood open. Edelbrock warranty = only good if left stock, CAI or headers will even void their warranty so I'm told
. If I do this, I have a gen2 snake charmer new in box for sale $400 shipped.Lastly, I told him that I am gonna sleep on it tonight and let him know if its a go tomorrow. Seriously on the fence right now.



















