$2K install = not OK...easily installed in a day
Edlebrock E FORCE S/C
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Le Mans Master
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Edlebrock E FORCE S/C
Looking for opinions as I am ready to pull the trigger on a purchase.
For $7500 plus $2,000 install it seems like an OK deal.
The reason I'm looking at this one is ease of Iinstallation an an included 3/36 warranty an you get everything in a complete package including tune.
Has anyone had one installed and if so, does it offer everyday driving normalcy?
I have read that gas mileage does not suffer significantly.
Am in Fl, so Redline Motorsports (Pompano Beach) would do the install taking about 3 days.
For $7500 plus $2,000 install it seems like an OK deal.
The reason I'm looking at this one is ease of Iinstallation an an included 3/36 warranty an you get everything in a complete package including tune.
Has anyone had one installed and if so, does it offer everyday driving normalcy?
I have read that gas mileage does not suffer significantly.
Am in Fl, so Redline Motorsports (Pompano Beach) would do the install taking about 3 days.
Melting Slicks
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From: NY-South Florida
Looking for opinions as I am ready to pull the trigger on a purchase.
For $7500 plus $2,000 install it seems like an OK deal.
The reason I'm looking at this one is ease of Iinstallation an an included 3/36 warranty an you get everything in a complete package including tune.
Has anyone had one installed and if so, does it offer everyday driving normalcy?
I have read that gas mileage does not suffer significantly.
Am in Fl, so Redline Motorsports (Pompano Beach) would do the install taking about 3 days.
For $7500 plus $2,000 install it seems like an OK deal.
The reason I'm looking at this one is ease of Iinstallation an an included 3/36 warranty an you get everything in a complete package including tune.
Has anyone had one installed and if so, does it offer everyday driving normalcy?
I have read that gas mileage does not suffer significantly.
Am in Fl, so Redline Motorsports (Pompano Beach) would do the install taking about 3 days.
Regarding drivability; car will remain as is with a lot more fun when the right pedal is exercised. Mileage overall at cruise will remain close to stock however be prepared for fuel consumption when power is demanded.
Good luck on whatever direction you choice and realize we are here if needed!
Thank You
HT
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Le Mans Master
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From: FL
Thanks for reaching out tand nots earlier. We never discourage customers from doing there own work as its there car. Nothing we do is considered magic but most certainly experience has its benefits.
Regarding drivability; car will remain as is with a lot more fun when the right pedal is exercised. Mileage overall at cruise will remain close to stock however be prepared for fuel consumption when power is demanded.
Good luck on whatever direction you choice and realize we are here if needed!
Thank You
HT
Regarding drivability; car will remain as is with a lot more fun when the right pedal is exercised. Mileage overall at cruise will remain close to stock however be prepared for fuel consumption when power is demanded.
Good luck on whatever direction you choice and realize we are here if needed!
Thank You
HT
I'm just trying to insure that I'll be content with the Eforce and not wish that I'd gone with an ECS or Pro Charger. I've already run 11.5 @ 120 totally stock at Bradenton
and am quite content in that respect.
With additional HP & TQ, traction will be an issue. I'm looking for that "set you back in your seat feeling" that my 2008 Z06 gave me.......
Melting Slicks
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Your welcome!
I'm just trying to insure that I'll be content with the Eforce and not wish that I'd gone with an ECS or Pro Charger. I've already run 11.5 @ 120 totally stock at Bradenton
and am quite content in that respect.
With additional HP & TQ, traction will be an issue. I'm looking for that "set you back in your seat feeling" that my 2008 Z06 gave me.......
I'm just trying to insure that I'll be content with the Eforce and not wish that I'd gone with an ECS or Pro Charger. I've already run 11.5 @ 120 totally stock at Bradenton
and am quite content in that respect.
With additional HP & TQ, traction will be an issue. I'm looking for that "set you back in your seat feeling" that my 2008 Z06 gave me.......
Personally for drag racing I like the centri.....for street ripping both are good....
HT
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Le Mans Master
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No....it's a 2014 with a 6 speed auto.
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I'm betting with the roots blower you're in for a tire roast from a dig....the centri blowers may let you get rolling...I bet you don't get a whole lot quicker in the 1/4 than what you already have due to traction issues...You may get close to high 10's if you can hook?
I bet it is a rush though...I don't think my sack is big enough lol...
good luck.
I bet it is a rush though...I don't think my sack is big enough lol...
good luck.
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I'd go ecs. Cost me 5k for the kit and another 1k to install. I am not impressed with any e-force builds yet. My car makes 550wtq by 2500 rpm with a ecs kit and 657wtq peak. I don't even think I have seen an e-force make 550wtq yet. Who cares if you have it off idle. I have meth and headers now making those numbers. With blower alone I made 553whp/537wtq.
cost the same as things in Florida? Things in Georgia don't even cost the same as things in Florida.
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Le Mans Master
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From: FL
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Le Mans Master
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From: FL
I have found one authorized (by Edlebrock) shop, who quoted me an installed and tuned price of $8,700 plus tax and 2 day completion. They have previous experience with Edlebrock installs on C7s.
I have some quotes that were much different.
In the end, I feel safe to say that Edlebrock has brought a decent product to C7 owners. It's up to us to find the installer with whom we feel both comfortable
for pricing as well as being completely satisfied with the final install.
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Just a little more food for thought....How many miles does your car have on it? Because their claimed 3yr/36,000 mile warranty is NOT 3yr/36,000 miles AFTER the install, but just means it will not void your factory 3/36k warranty. Which is still a great feature, just not worth it IMO when comparing to a centri sc.
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Le Mans Master
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Just a little more food for thought....How many miles does your car have on it? Because their claimed 3yr/36,000 mile warranty is NOT 3yr/36,000 miles AFTER the install, but just means it will not void your factory 3/36k warranty. Which is still a great feature, just not worth it IMO when comparing to a centri sc.
Only the Stage 1 carries their warranty.
Thanks for the info.
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Conventional wisdom would say that you choose a roots/twin screw blower for best off-idle torque (think big-block response) and a centri for 3500+ RPM power. In daily driving conditions, the roots blower would be under boost sooner, and more often, resulting in more fun.
The centri would be considered a better track blower as the low-end torque would not overtake the traction and the power would come on like a bear on the top end.
However, companies like ECS pulley down (increase impeller speed) their centri applications to get usable boost just off-idle and use a restrictor to limit boost to safe levels on the top end - resulting in a much more linear boost curve - and more street fun.
GM's use of the Eaton twin-screw on the Z06 (and the resultant track times/MPH) would indicate that the blower works equally well on the low and top end.
It just goes to show that, properly matched to your application, either blower will work just fine. You really just need to find an experienced shop that understands, and can deliver, the performance envelope you are looking for.
The centri would be considered a better track blower as the low-end torque would not overtake the traction and the power would come on like a bear on the top end.
However, companies like ECS pulley down (increase impeller speed) their centri applications to get usable boost just off-idle and use a restrictor to limit boost to safe levels on the top end - resulting in a much more linear boost curve - and more street fun.
GM's use of the Eaton twin-screw on the Z06 (and the resultant track times/MPH) would indicate that the blower works equally well on the low and top end.
It just goes to show that, properly matched to your application, either blower will work just fine. You really just need to find an experienced shop that understands, and can deliver, the performance envelope you are looking for.
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Le Mans Master
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From: FL
Conventional wisdom would say that you choose a roots/twin screw blower for best off-idle torque (think big-block response) and a centri for 3500+ RPM power. In daily driving conditions, the roots blower would be under boost sooner, and more often, resulting in more fun.
The centri would be considered a better track blower as the low-end torque would not overtake the traction and the power would come on like a bear on the top end.
However, companies like ECS pulley down (increase impeller speed) their centri applications to get usable boost just off-idle and use a restrictor to limit boost to safe levels on the top end - resulting in a much more linear boost curve - and more street fun.
GM's use of the Eaton twin-screw on the Z06 (and the resultant track times/MPH) would indicate that the blower works equally well on the low and top end.
It just goes to show that, properly matched to your application, either blower will work just fine. You really just need to find an experienced shop that understands, and can deliver, the performance envelope you are looking for.
The centri would be considered a better track blower as the low-end torque would not overtake the traction and the power would come on like a bear on the top end.
However, companies like ECS pulley down (increase impeller speed) their centri applications to get usable boost just off-idle and use a restrictor to limit boost to safe levels on the top end - resulting in a much more linear boost curve - and more street fun.
GM's use of the Eaton twin-screw on the Z06 (and the resultant track times/MPH) would indicate that the blower works equally well on the low and top end.
It just goes to show that, properly matched to your application, either blower will work just fine. You really just need to find an experienced shop that understands, and can deliver, the performance envelope you are looking for.
Last edited by VNAMVET; Jun 3, 2015 at 05:39 PM.
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I happen to agree with this statement 100%.
If you do decide to go with an ECS system let me know if i can assist.
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Melting Slicks
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After doing a 1/2 mile even this last weekend, I've come to appreciate the characteristics more of my ECS setup than ever before. Was able to launch without too much drama and the car kept pulling. With my CTS-V, it was drama from the start and heat soak by the end.
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Food for thought... I like ECS very well and will likely choose their kit after I get some additional break in miles on my 2015. However one should note: while the roots kits may be more inclined to roast the tires at the track, the city driving where most people use their cars would be more effective. You control wheel spin with your right foot and by short shifting. Lug it in one gear higher and have loads of torque to more than compensate. Don't forget the C7 has the best traction control system on the streets to date.
My thoughts are this: If you like zero to 120 and do lots of city driving, you won't regret a roots but if you want to track and street race your C7, often run her up to 150+ then the centrifugal is the way to go. Neither is a big mistake but they are a different feel from each other.
My thoughts are this: If you like zero to 120 and do lots of city driving, you won't regret a roots but if you want to track and street race your C7, often run her up to 150+ then the centrifugal is the way to go. Neither is a big mistake but they are a different feel from each other.