Getting my E-Force installed
Le Mans Master
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Good grace...now we are talking 650+ on e-force? and on factory tranny? Don't have the tools to measure this but I'd like to see were you are going with reliability? I'll convert as well if it works for this thread.
Instructor
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From: Orangevale CA
Todays updated Eforce tune from Ebrock kicks AZZ. I just updated and test drove - WOW, got low end like crazy and high end is roasting my 285s in the back. They had a Aug 3rd file, which I was using - todays file big improvement for me - C6 A6
HOW TO INSTALL AN UPDATED .LFU FILE INTO AN SCT E‐FORCE HANDHELD PROGRAMMER.
VEHICLE CALIBRATIONS ARE UPDATED FOR MANY REASONS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY IMPLY THAT YOUR VEHICLE
WILL HAVE MORE POWER OR A CHANGE IN DRIVEABILITY OR PERFORMANCE.
AS A PRECAUTION, ALWAYS REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE TO ITS STOCK TUNE BEFORE UPDATING AN .LFU FILE ON AN EFORCE
HANDHELD PROGRAMMER. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE STOCK TUNE INSTALLED OR ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
Load the new LFU file into the E‐Force handheld programmer:
1. Download and install SCT Device Updater from the SCT website here:
http://www.sctflash.com/software/SCTDeviceUpdater.exe
2. Connect the E‐Force Handheld Programmer to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. Go to: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...oft-tech.shtml
4. Under the “Download” column, choose your desired update and click on the “Click Here” text link.
5. Once the File Download window opens, click “Save” and save the file to a location on your computer.
6. Launch the SCT Device Updater software.
7. Once connected, press the "Transfer File to Device" button.
8. Click on the Browse button and Navigate to the location to which you saved the .LFU file. You should see a
file with an .lfu extension. Click on the Tune Revision File, then click Open.
9. You will see Transfer of File Complete at the bottom left corner of the X3/LiveWire Updater Software, this
means it’s done. UPDATING THE TUNE REV ON X3/SF3/LIVEWIRE is now COMPLETE.
10. You may now reprogram the vehicle using the handheld according to the process described in the
supercharger installation manual
HOW TO INSTALL AN UPDATED .LFU FILE INTO AN SCT E‐FORCE HANDHELD PROGRAMMER.
VEHICLE CALIBRATIONS ARE UPDATED FOR MANY REASONS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY IMPLY THAT YOUR VEHICLE
WILL HAVE MORE POWER OR A CHANGE IN DRIVEABILITY OR PERFORMANCE.
AS A PRECAUTION, ALWAYS REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE TO ITS STOCK TUNE BEFORE UPDATING AN .LFU FILE ON AN EFORCE
HANDHELD PROGRAMMER. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE STOCK TUNE INSTALLED OR ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
Load the new LFU file into the E‐Force handheld programmer:
1. Download and install SCT Device Updater from the SCT website here:
http://www.sctflash.com/software/SCTDeviceUpdater.exe
2. Connect the E‐Force Handheld Programmer to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. Go to: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...oft-tech.shtml
4. Under the “Download” column, choose your desired update and click on the “Click Here” text link.
5. Once the File Download window opens, click “Save” and save the file to a location on your computer.
6. Launch the SCT Device Updater software.
7. Once connected, press the "Transfer File to Device" button.
8. Click on the Browse button and Navigate to the location to which you saved the .LFU file. You should see a
file with an .lfu extension. Click on the Tune Revision File, then click Open.
9. You will see Transfer of File Complete at the bottom left corner of the X3/LiveWire Updater Software, this
means it’s done. UPDATING THE TUNE REV ON X3/SF3/LIVEWIRE is now COMPLETE.
10. You may now reprogram the vehicle using the handheld according to the process described in the
supercharger installation manual
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 256
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From: Houston Texas
I just got a call from Dan Millen, the owner of Livernois Motorsports and the tuner. He said he had just finished tuning the trans. and had shut the car off. Upon attmepting to restart it he determined it wasn't getting fuel. He said both the fuel pump and Boost-A-Pump are getting voltage, but there's no fuel flow. They had installed a Z06 fuel pump as part of the mod's. so the plan is pull it out and see if that's the source of the problem. Since the car's an A6, that means they will have to drop the rear suspension to get at it. Now that I'm over my disappointment that I won't have it for the weekend, I'm glad it happened while they have it as opposed to a hundred miles away this coming Sunday. 
Pro
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From: Northville MI
Safety Car
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Todays updated Eforce tune from Ebrock kicks AZZ. I just updated and test drove - WOW, got low end like crazy and high end is roasting my 285s in the back. They had a Aug 3rd file, which I was using - todays file big improvement for me - C6 A6
HOW TO INSTALL AN UPDATED .LFU FILE INTO AN SCT E‐FORCE HANDHELD PROGRAMMER.
VEHICLE CALIBRATIONS ARE UPDATED FOR MANY REASONS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY IMPLY THAT YOUR VEHICLE
WILL HAVE MORE POWER OR A CHANGE IN DRIVEABILITY OR PERFORMANCE.
AS A PRECAUTION, ALWAYS REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE TO ITS STOCK TUNE BEFORE UPDATING AN .LFU FILE ON AN EFORCE
HANDHELD PROGRAMMER. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE STOCK TUNE INSTALLED OR ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
Load the new LFU file into the E‐Force handheld programmer:
1. Download and install SCT Device Updater from the SCT website here:
http://www.sctflash.com/software/SCTDeviceUpdater.exe
2. Connect the E‐Force Handheld Programmer to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. Go to: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...oft-tech.shtml
4. Under the “Download” column, choose your desired update and click on the “Click Here” text link.
5. Once the File Download window opens, click “Save” and save the file to a location on your computer.
6. Launch the SCT Device Updater software.
7. Once connected, press the "Transfer File to Device" button.
8. Click on the Browse button and Navigate to the location to which you saved the .LFU file. You should see a
file with an .lfu extension. Click on the Tune Revision File, then click Open.
9. You will see Transfer of File Complete at the bottom left corner of the X3/LiveWire Updater Software, this
means it’s done. UPDATING THE TUNE REV ON X3/SF3/LIVEWIRE is now COMPLETE.
10. You may now reprogram the vehicle using the handheld according to the process described in the
supercharger installation manual
HOW TO INSTALL AN UPDATED .LFU FILE INTO AN SCT E‐FORCE HANDHELD PROGRAMMER.
VEHICLE CALIBRATIONS ARE UPDATED FOR MANY REASONS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY IMPLY THAT YOUR VEHICLE
WILL HAVE MORE POWER OR A CHANGE IN DRIVEABILITY OR PERFORMANCE.
AS A PRECAUTION, ALWAYS REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE TO ITS STOCK TUNE BEFORE UPDATING AN .LFU FILE ON AN EFORCE
HANDHELD PROGRAMMER. DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE STOCK TUNE INSTALLED OR ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
Load the new LFU file into the E‐Force handheld programmer:
1. Download and install SCT Device Updater from the SCT website here:
http://www.sctflash.com/software/SCTDeviceUpdater.exe
2. Connect the E‐Force Handheld Programmer to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
3. Go to: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...oft-tech.shtml
4. Under the “Download” column, choose your desired update and click on the “Click Here” text link.
5. Once the File Download window opens, click “Save” and save the file to a location on your computer.
6. Launch the SCT Device Updater software.
7. Once connected, press the "Transfer File to Device" button.
8. Click on the Browse button and Navigate to the location to which you saved the .LFU file. You should see a
file with an .lfu extension. Click on the Tune Revision File, then click Open.
9. You will see Transfer of File Complete at the bottom left corner of the X3/LiveWire Updater Software, this
means it’s done. UPDATING THE TUNE REV ON X3/SF3/LIVEWIRE is now COMPLETE.
10. You may now reprogram the vehicle using the handheld according to the process described in the
supercharger installation manual
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 256
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From: Houston Texas
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast TX
There is a big diff when temps go down. I ran my TVS motivated vette this morning in 70 degree temps. I was pleased all summer with how well my R888's hooked. They had no chance this morning. Combo of cooler air temps and cooler road/tire temps resulted in lots of spin in the first three gears.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
To investigate the changes between the Aug release and Sep release of the canned tune I first uploaded the Aug version of the Edelbrock calibration. I saved a copy into HP Tuners. I then squirted the September version into my car. Saved it again in HP Tuners. My car is a 2009 LS3 MN6. I ran the Compare feature in HP Tuners. Here were my findings....
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 16,066
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From: Bergen county NJ
Is the edelbrock a weekend plaything mod or for a daily driver?
Great product either way...
Just curious if its a weekend plaything or for those who want to drive their corvette 10 to 12k miles a year ?
An extra 120 hp would be nice but not if it makes the corvette a weekend play thing.
Just curious who has the edelbrock supercharger and plans to use it as a daily driver? (except snow etc)
and last but not least congratulations on your new mod! Sounds great.
Tia
Great product either way...
Just curious if its a weekend plaything or for those who want to drive their corvette 10 to 12k miles a year ?
An extra 120 hp would be nice but not if it makes the corvette a weekend play thing.
Just curious who has the edelbrock supercharger and plans to use it as a daily driver? (except snow etc)
and last but not least congratulations on your new mod! Sounds great.
Tia
Instructor
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 134
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From: Orangevale CA
engine light came on this AM while at Tahoe, after a couple spirited driving runs up the mountain .
When I gort home I read the code with scanner - random misfires", reset the code and OK now.
It may have been the altitude - will keep an eye open - it still felt extremely strong -
When I gort home I read the code with scanner - random misfires", reset the code and OK now.
It may have been the altitude - will keep an eye open - it still felt extremely strong -
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,575
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From: Conroe Texas
Is the edelbrock a weekend plaything mod or for a daily driver?
Great product either way...
Just curious if its a weekend plaything or for those who want to drive their corvette 10 to 12k miles a year ?
An extra 120 hp would be nice but not if it makes the corvette a weekend play thing.
Just curious who has the edelbrock supercharger and plans to use it as a daily driver? (except snow etc)
and last but not least congratulations on your new mod! Sounds great.
Tia
Great product either way...
Just curious if its a weekend plaything or for those who want to drive their corvette 10 to 12k miles a year ?
An extra 120 hp would be nice but not if it makes the corvette a weekend play thing.
Just curious who has the edelbrock supercharger and plans to use it as a daily driver? (except snow etc)
and last but not least congratulations on your new mod! Sounds great.
Tia
My 07 has the new E-Force on it, 500+ hp at the rear wheels on an otherwise bone stock car. This car is a daily driver and so far in the 260 miles I've put on it, I have no reason to believe that it won't continue to make an excellent daily driver.
Race Director
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From: Bergen county NJ
I appreciate the insight and I look forward to hearing over time how much your enjoying the s/c'd vette....
I also enjoy hearing how it compares to your cts v 556hp factory car.
Tech Contributor
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From: Conroe Texas
The vette is a 6 speed standard, and if I punch it in 1st or 2nd gear there's a good chance the rear tires will spin too much. I've yet to floor it in 1st or 2nd because I know it would be futile.
Both cars have approximately 556 hp at the crank (the vette was 501 at the wheels and backing out 10% for driveline loss puts it at 556.67 at the crank). But the CTS-V weighs about 1000 lbs more, so the power to weight ratio is significantly different between the two cars.
The CTS-V is a big heavy car, so when it accelerates blindingly quick it plays with your mind because you don't expect it.
The Vette is a sports car and when you punch the gas it overpowers the tires in a way that still confuses your mind since the car never had this problem before.
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Thanks for the info, please keep us up-to-date as you continue to drive and ring it out.
Tech Contributor
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From: Conroe Texas
I created a thread to capture my impressions over time, so I'll be updating that one thread periodically.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...pressions.html
Jeff
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From: Wilmington NC
Howdy,
I created a thread to capture my impressions over time, so I'll be updating that one thread periodically.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...pressions.html
Jeff
I created a thread to capture my impressions over time, so I'll be updating that one thread periodically.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...pressions.html
Jeff
Thread Starter
Pro
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From: Rumson, NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'10
So far the biggest difference is traction. The CTS-V is an automatic and for the most part I can just punch it in gear, it downshifts and off I go (although it can break the tires free if I'm below 40).
The vette is a 6 speed standard, and if I punch it in 1st or 2nd gear there's a good chance the rear tires will spin too much. I've yet to floor it in 1st or 2nd because I know it would be futile.
Both cars have approximately 556 hp at the crank (the vette was 501 at the wheels and backing out 10% for driveline loss puts it at 556.67 at the crank). But the CTS-V weighs about 1000 lbs more, so the power to weight ratio is significantly different between the two cars.
The CTS-V is a big heavy car, so when it accelerates blindingly quick it plays with your mind because you don't expect it.
The Vette is a sports car and when you punch the gas it overpowers the tires in a way that still confuses your mind since the car never had this problem before.
The vette is a 6 speed standard, and if I punch it in 1st or 2nd gear there's a good chance the rear tires will spin too much. I've yet to floor it in 1st or 2nd because I know it would be futile.
Both cars have approximately 556 hp at the crank (the vette was 501 at the wheels and backing out 10% for driveline loss puts it at 556.67 at the crank). But the CTS-V weighs about 1000 lbs more, so the power to weight ratio is significantly different between the two cars.
The CTS-V is a big heavy car, so when it accelerates blindingly quick it plays with your mind because you don't expect it.
The Vette is a sports car and when you punch the gas it overpowers the tires in a way that still confuses your mind since the car never had this problem before.