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co14camaro · 02-21-2020, 12:39 PM

Out of curiosity has anyone attempted to install Edelbrock's E-Force roots blower kit onto a Gen 5 LFX? From what I can see everything should bolt up but the tuning is the question. Or has anyone reached out to them to see if they would offer a kit for Gen 5 guys?

My last project car had a roots blown V6 and I absolutely loved it!

Pearlj10 · 02-23-2020, 09:07 AM

I contacted Edelbrock to ask if they had any plans to release a 5th Gen SC and the response was “no intention to do so at this time.” Given how old our 5th gens are now, I don’t see them doing it. Curious if it’s just a tune issue between the LFX and current V6.

bill522 · 02-23-2020, 03:28 PM

Proven S/C kit available from Overkill for 5th Gen V6 Camaro (centrifugal V3 S/C).
I have been running it for 5 years ( 2014 LFX) and no problems.
Price is comparable to Edelbrock E -Force Kit.

co14camaro · 02-24-2020, 05:39 AM

I personally prefer a roots blower to a centrifugal.

DSX_Camaro · 02-25-2020, 08:16 AM

I believe the differences between the LGX and LFX would make use of the kit improbable at best.

co14camaro · 03-06-2020, 05:38 AM

Your right! Just did some research and GM totally changed the intake side of the heads on the LGX. Bastards! Too bad Edelbrock didn't make a kit with a swappable adapter plate so it couuld work on the various V6 versions. Would have massively expanded the product catalog with minimal changes to the overall kit. Bad planning on their part!

15RS2NV · 03-10-2020, 02:15 PM

That would have made too much sense.

Looking at their numbers, it doesn't make much power for the money. I too prefer a root based inductions, but the centrifugal from Overkill is by far more power for the money.

LsxDoctor · 03-10-2020, 02:55 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GM-EATO...oAAOSww5Zdllud

I came across a thread on LS1 tech a while back where a guy was using these blowers with a modified intake manifold. Might be a solution for you OP without breaking the bank.

DSX_Camaro · 03-10-2020, 07:05 PM

Just looking at it, I'd wager it's too tall. The V6 sits slightly higher than the V8 if memory serves.

Whoomba · 12-05-2020, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill522

Proven S/C kit available from Overkill for 5th Gen V6 Camaro (centrifugal V3 S/C).
I have been running it for 5 years ( 2014 LFX) and no problems.
Price is comparable to Edelbrock E -Force Kit.

Do you have before and after dyno numbers?

Pearlj10 · 12-05-2020, 07:51 PM

My 2011 LLT with 40k miles jumped from 269 rwhp with headers and a few other bolt ones to 412 rwhp with the overkill sc and and a little methanol and a boost a pump to keep the high pressure fuel pump from starving at full boost. 0-60 in 4.4. Haven’t been able to do a 1/4 thanks to Covid.

crc91 · 12-14-2020, 08:52 PM

My upgraded stage 2 overkill kit is for sale if anyone is interested. The roots blower on the v6 does sit very tall, and for what it’s worth the Centri makes great power and doesn’t require custom fitment, and a copo hood( which does look awesome) roots style blower tend to make a little more torque but adding some gears to a centri equipped car would more then make up for the difference and you still won’t get that heat soak on top the motor

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-27-2020, 04:30 PM

Would my 2015 Buick have the LFX engine?

02-21-2020, 12:39 PM	#1
co14camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 66	Edelbrock E-Force Kit on Gen 5 LFX? Out of curiosity has anyone attempted to install Edelbrock's E-Force roots blower kit onto a Gen 5 LFX? From what I can see everything should bolt up but the tuning is the question. Or has anyone reached out to them to see if they would offer a kit for Gen 5 guys? My last project car had a roots blown V6 and I absolutely loved it!

02-23-2020, 03:28 PM	#3
bill522 Drives: 2014 LS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 113	Edelbrock E Kit Proven S/C kit available from Overkill for 5th Gen V6 Camaro (centrifugal V3 S/C). I have been running it for 5 years ( 2014 LFX) and no problems. Price is comparable to Edelbrock E -Force Kit.

02-25-2020, 08:16 AM	#5
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	I believe the differences between the LGX and LFX would make use of the kit improbable at best. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

03-10-2020, 02:15 PM	#7
15RS2NV Ponies are for girls Drives: 2015 RS LFX Red Hot A6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 315 View My Garage	That would have made too much sense. Looking at their numbers, it doesn't make much power for the money. I too prefer a root based inductions, but the centrifugal from Overkill is by far more power for the money. __________________ H&R 1.8/1.7” drop, Overkill 80mm + intake ported by AFS, 1" insulator MACE, Accel Super Coils, THR cai, JET MAF sensor, Hurst shifter handle, GPP strut tower brace, CI ice cube tray hood vents (functional) @SemperFiCamaro

03-10-2020, 02:55 PM	#8
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GM-EATO...oAAOSww5Zdllud I came across a thread on LS1 tech a while back where a guy was using these blowers with a modified intake manifold. Might be a solution for you OP without breaking the bank. __________________ GJDM

02-23-2020, 09:07 AM	#2
Pearlj10 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Az Posts: 367	I contacted Edelbrock to ask if they had any plans to release a 5th Gen SC and the response was “no intention to do so at this time.” Given how old our 5th gens are now, I don’t see them doing it. Curious if it’s just a tune issue between the LFX and current V6.

02-24-2020, 05:39 AM	#4
co14camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 66	I personally prefer a roots blower to a centrifugal.

03-06-2020, 05:38 AM	#6
co14camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 66	Your right! Just did some research and GM totally changed the intake side of the heads on the LGX. Bastards! Too bad Edelbrock didn't make a kit with a swappable adapter plate so it couuld work on the various V6 versions. Would have massively expanded the product catalog with minimal changes to the overall kit. Bad planning on their part!

03-10-2020, 07:05 PM	#9
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Just looking at it, I'd wager it's too tall. The V6 sits slightly higher than the V8 if memory serves. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

12-05-2020, 07:51 PM	#11
Pearlj10 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Az Posts: 367	My 2011 LLT with 40k miles jumped from 269 rwhp with headers and a few other bolt ones to 412 rwhp with the overkill sc and and a little methanol and a boost a pump to keep the high pressure fuel pump from starving at full boost. 0-60 in 4.4. Haven’t been able to do a 1/4 thanks to Covid.

12-14-2020, 08:52 PM	#12
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	My upgraded stage 2 overkill kit is for sale if anyone is interested. The roots blower on the v6 does sit very tall, and for what it’s worth the Centri makes great power and doesn’t require custom fitment, and a copo hood( which does look awesome) roots style blower tend to make a little more torque but adding some gears to a centri equipped car would more then make up for the difference and you still won’t get that heat soak on top the motor __________________ Patiently waiting for my 2023 SS 1LE

12-27-2020, 04:30 PM	#13
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Would my 2015 Buick have the LFX engine? __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.