Edelbrock E-Force....Anyone heard anything???

 

I'll find out on Monday... We are now a certified installer for the E-Force...

 

I can't wait, can you tell by my Avatar!

 

Giggity, Giggity, Giggity

 

They shipped the first batch on Friday. More this week. Who's interested?

 

is there an ls7 kit?

 

Not yet... only LS3 for now.

 

Have they released an install guide? I didn't see one at their website.

 

Me!...but I need to see the install guide to see where that air to water intercooler goes. I have a Z06 oil cooler in my car and I'm afraid that is exactly where the Edelbrock C6 LS3 cooler goes...may have to wait for the Grand Sport 6-speed manual version to come out (has Z06 type oil cooler)

 

I'll check and see.

I'll check and see if the oil cooler will interfere...

Any other questions?

 

I got one...do you guys have a customer lined up yet for the first install?...gonna "document" it?

 

I don't have one lined up yet... I guess I'll make a new thread looking for one. I will "document" the install and take lots of pictures.

 

[QUOTE]An installer but can't yet tell us if the oil cooler on the stock Z-51 package will interfere or not after posing the question 2 days ago? I'm beginning to think the lack of an answer is an obvious answer. Nothing directed toward the vendor but I can't understand being certified by Edelbrock as an installer but don't know if the cooler will be a problem.

 

[QUOTE=FedAppLawCtr;1573133647]Well... we've been certified on paper. Have not done an install yet. Should be doing our first in the coming weeks.

 

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The fact is that this is a brand-new system and at this point I don't think ANY shops have done their own install. On top of that, I have been told that Edelbrock only has 1 or 2 C6 test vehicles, so there is still a lot of uncharted territory with this system. As these things start getting installed, the information will come out.

Andy

 

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Respectfully, "unchartered territory" and this inference "as we go along" is contrary to what Edelbrock has been promoting. They have specifically touted their new system as "tested and specifically designed and integrated for the stock 2008-2010 Corvette". But now that a forum member poses a valid specific question about the Z-51 oil cooler being in the way for the intercooler mounting, suddenly no one can answer the question and we'll find out during the installs as we go along. That's not good enough, surely a prospective customer cannot be expected to bring in their new corvette, put down7-8K, get the engine compartment disassembled and then be told "uh-we got a problem the the oil cooler being in the way". If this were a system someone designed from parts or prototype it would be one thing, but this is being marketed as intergrated, designed and tested specifically for this car. I for one was very interested in getting the system but now that no one can or will answer the question, I'll won't go near this until the issue is resolved by Edelbrock, who should be properly advising their reps.

 

..yes that what this is a conspiracy. we know the answer but we are not telling YOU. that is until you know the secret hand shake.

Ill lay this out.

A&A corvette is not a certified reseller of Edelbrock E-Force.
A&A corvette is not a certified rep of Edelbrock.
A&A corvette is not a certified vendor of Edelbrock.

they are simply a certified installer.

why does that matter?

Edelbrock is selling (via a 3rd party company) for $400-/+ a power train warranty.
however Elderbrock cant sell that warranty to average joe consumer who installs this in there garage over a weekend. There is no security to prevent insurance fraud.

So you have a "certified installer". It simply means that the installer has been around, and seen thousands of vettes. They are trustworthy and will not file a false claim against the 3rd party company.

It also means Andy may have had to pay some big 'kickback' money to Elderbrock to get this "certified" status (in return their name will be put on a list with Elderbrock and hope fully will generate some sales leads).


Just because some one is a certified installer does not mean they are going to know the ins and outs of a product that just shipped this week.


FedAppLawC I identify with your caution (I too want one of these, but ill be dammed if ill be customer number one.) but give these guys a break.

the product just came out!

my 2 cts
chad

 

Well, the caution or lambasting is not relly directed towards A&A, although they should be able to ask the Edelbrock tech rep the questions and have an answer. The problem I have is with Edelbrock representing this unit "specifically designed and integrated" for the 2008-10 C6. If this was correct, why would they not be able to incorporate the Z-51 oil cooler or at least answer the question. You know what, I'm going to call Edelbrock tech rep right now and get back to ya.


UPDATE: A call to Edelbrock tech rep at their corporate office says he'll have to call me back in about half hour. I'll update when he does.

 

While it is inevitable that I will be flamed, I just have to say this. When I was evaluating my Lingenfelter package, they answered every question I had and some I did not even think of. I did not have to call Magnuson, Kenne Bell, Bosch, or my congressman. Early adopters just have to take a lot of risk; I did not want any risk.
Larry

 

please do as Im interested in what you find also!

chers
chad