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Stingr69 · 06-09-2011, 06:35 AM

I have just finished installing an E-Force and a ZR-1 Cam and its GOOD!!!.

The Edelbrock canned tune was NOT working acceptably. The drivabillity was poor, it had no big power, and the gas mileage was real bad. I ran that for 35-40 miles then sent Ted at Jannetty Racing an email. He sent me a custom tune and it now runs as it should. We are very happy with it and I can put the tool box away for now....

-Mark.

epstein · 06-09-2011, 06:50 AM

Nice!..... Now go Have Fun!

toesuf94 · 06-09-2011, 07:32 AM

I cannot wait to experience my E-force car...any month now... Nice work!

SC2150 · 06-09-2011, 07:43 AM

Nice job!! Be carefull!!!!

Stingr69 · 06-09-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SC2150

Nice job!! Be carefull!!!!

Will do.

I need to find a new place for my remote clutch fluid resevoir and the RX catch can will go on next - I promise.

-Mark.

garcmol · 06-09-2011, 08:37 AM

Very cool! A stupid question, does the radiator have to come out to remove/install the cam while still in the engine bay?

Stingr69 · 06-09-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Very cool! A stupid question, does the radiator have to come out to remove/install the cam while still in the engine bay?

Yes but that is not a big deal at all. The fans unplug then come off as an assembly. Then the rad lifts out after the tranny lines are off and the hoses are off. The A/C condenser lines can be left connected and then just lift the condenser up carefully and set it out of the way (protected) while you pull the cam and replace it. The cam swap DIY thread is a HUGE help here. VERY comprehensive.

I just followed the cam swap instructions untill it was time to switch over to the E-Force instructions and back as required. The stuff I did not need I skipped. It was done over a period of 4 days when I had the time.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125123

-Mark.

sscamaro · 06-12-2011, 05:50 PM

After installing my E-Force it ran OK except for the check engine light. I took it easy for a few weeks until I could get it dyno tuned by Jeremy Formato. It was running very lean. It is awesome now. No cam, just exhaust and CAI. 546/rwhp and 522/rwtq.

GEN-IV · 06-12-2011, 06:29 PM

Nice work! I'm jealous about the cam!

We wrapped up our e-Force install last week on a nearly stock LS3, just an MBRP catback. It runs great! Edelbrock did seem to overlook some basic packaging issues and hose routing, but overall it went smoothly.

The wheel hop is gone now, it just blows the tires off in first and leaves rubber deposits all over the place!

Stingr69 · 07-07-2011, 06:40 PM

I had 3 dyno pulls on a 100+ degree day. The tune was fat with the air fuel ratios on the 10's on light accelleration. Stoichiometric at cruise but fat everywhere else. I went home and loaded a leaner tune for 11.5 air fuel ratio and she now runs MUCH better. The cruise is still at 14.7 so that was left alone. I need to get it back to the dyno some day to see what HP I have now but the driveabillity is like stock and the 400 plus Ft-Lbs of torque at any RPM when ever you want it is VERY nice.

Time to add more pump and pulley down!

-Mark.

2010 SSRS · 07-07-2011, 06:50 PM

nice

06-09-2011, 06:35 AM	#1
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I installed an E-Force and cam I have just finished installing an E-Force and a ZR-1 Cam and its GOOD!!!. The Edelbrock canned tune was NOT working acceptably. The drivabillity was poor, it had no big power, and the gas mileage was real bad. I ran that for 35-40 miles then sent Ted at Jannetty Racing an email. He sent me a custom tune and it now runs as it should. We are very happy with it and I can put the tool box away for now.... -Mark. Last edited by Stingr69; 06-09-2011 at 09:48 AM.

06-09-2011, 07:32 AM	#3
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I cannot wait to experience my E-force car...any month now... Nice work! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

06-09-2011, 08:37 AM	#6
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	Very cool! A stupid question, does the radiator have to come out to remove/install the cam while still in the engine bay? __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

06-12-2011, 05:50 PM	#8
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	After installing my E-Force it ran OK except for the check engine light. I took it easy for a few weeks until I could get it dyno tuned by Jeremy Formato. It was running very lean. It is awesome now. No cam, just exhaust and CAI. 546/rwhp and 522/rwtq. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

06-12-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
GEN-IV Right Cam Drives: 2010 LS3 / 79 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 508	Nice work! I'm jealous about the cam! We wrapped up our e-Force install last week on a nearly stock LS3, just an MBRP catback. It runs great! Edelbrock did seem to overlook some basic packaging issues and hose routing, but overall it went smoothly. The wheel hop is gone now, it just blows the tires off in first and leaves rubber deposits all over the place! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 CGM E-Force + 2015 1LT V6/A6

06-09-2011, 06:50 AM	#2
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	Nice!..... Now go Have Fun!

06-09-2011, 07:43 AM	#4
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Nice job!! Be carefull!!!!

07-07-2011, 06:40 PM	#10
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I had 3 dyno pulls on a 100+ degree day. The tune was fat with the air fuel ratios on the 10's on light accelleration. Stoichiometric at cruise but fat everywhere else. I went home and loaded a leaner tune for 11.5 air fuel ratio and she now runs MUCH better. The cruise is still at 14.7 so that was left alone. I need to get it back to the dyno some day to see what HP I have now but the driveabillity is like stock and the 400 plus Ft-Lbs of torque at any RPM when ever you want it is VERY nice. Time to add more pump and pulley down! -Mark.

07-07-2011, 06:50 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	nice __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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