Next Level Performance
August 18, 2026 • 11 min read
Supercharging a Camaro SS is the fastest, most reliable way to turn a 426-horsepower street car into a 600-plus-horsepower brawler, and the Edelbrock E-Force positive-displacement kit is the bolt-on that gets you there in a single weekend. This Camaro SS supercharger guide walks through exactly how an E-Force kit works, which version fits your 2010-2019 Camaro, the real dyno numbers, and a step-by-step look at the install we run in our Tampa, FL shop.
Our Verdict
For a 2010-2015 LS3 Camaro SS, the Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1 kit (#1563) is the best all-around supercharger: 599 hp, a factory-style air-to-water intercooler, and a 50-state-legal handheld tune in one box.
It bolts on in a weekend with no engine disassembly, makes instant low-end torque, and holds a 3-year Edelbrock warranty. Running a 6th-gen LT1 SS or a ZL1? The E-Force 2650 and R2650 Stage III kits step up to Eaton's biggest rotor. We break down every Camaro fitment below.
Shop Our Top Pick →What a Supercharger Does for Your Camaro SS
A supercharger is a belt-driven air pump that force-feeds your engine more air so it can burn more fuel and make more power. The Edelbrock E-Force is a positive-displacement (Roots-style) blower built around an Eaton Twin Vortices Series (TVS) rotor pack, which means it makes boost the instant you touch the throttle — there is no spool-up lag like a turbo.
On a 2010-2015 Camaro SS, the LS3 (manual) and L99 (automatic) 6.2L V8s leave the factory at 426 and 400 horsepower respectively. Bolt on the E-Force Stage 1 kit and its Eaton Gen VI TVS2300 rotor — a four-lobe design with 160 degrees of twist — and the LS3 jumps to 599 horsepower and 547 lb-ft at the crank on 7.5 psi of boost. That is a 173-horsepower gain from a kit that never opens the engine.
The 2016-2018 LT1 SS starts at 455 horsepower; the E-Force 2650 kit, which uses Eaton's largest R2650 rotor with 170-degree high-twist lobes, delivers a dyno-tested 609 horsepower and 587 lb-ft. Every street kit includes a high-capacity air-to-water intercooler and a low-temp heat exchanger to keep intake air temperatures — and detonation — under control.
The Edelbrock E-Force TVS2300 blower and integrated air-to-water intercooler for the 2010-2015 LS3 Camaro SS.
Which Edelbrock E-Force Kit Fits Your Camaro?
Edelbrock builds a specific E-Force kit for each Camaro drivetrain, and picking the right one comes down to three things: your engine (LS3, L99, LT1, or the supercharged-from-factory LT4), your transmission (the tune differs between manual and automatic), and whether you want the included handheld tuner or plan to have the car professionally dyno-tuned. The table below compares the five kits we stock and install most often.
| Kit | Engine / Trans | Eaton TVS Rotor | Handheld Tuner | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1 #1563Top Pick | LS3 6.2L / Manual | TVS2300 | Included | $9,495.95 |
| Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1 #1597 | L99 6.2L / Automatic | TVS2300 | Included | $9,495.95 |
| Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1 #155950 | LT1 6.2L / Manual | TVS2300 | Not included | $8,995.95 |
| Edelbrock E-Force 2650 #15595 | LT1 6.2L / Manual | TVS2650 | Not included | $8,995.95 |
| Edelbrock R2650 Stage III #155923 | LT4 6.2L / Man or Auto | TVS2650 | Not included | $7,995.95 |
Prices update live from our catalog and every kit above currently qualifies for an extra 5% off at checkout. The two 5th-gen kits run around $9,500; the 6th-gen LT1 and ZL1 kits sit in the $8,000 to $9,000 range.
The Best Camaro Supercharger Kits, Compared
This is our top pick for the 5th-gen manual SS. The Stage 1 street system pairs the Eaton TVS2300 rotor with a 3.5-inch pulley, 52 lb/hr fuel injectors, fuel rails, the air-to-water intercooler, and a bundled handheld tuner loaded with a 50-state emissions-legal calibration. Peak output is 599 horsepower and 547 lb-ft at 7.5 psi — and the integrated bypass valve keeps parasitic loss (and fuel economy hit) minimal in daily driving.
The automatic L99 cars use a transmission-specific calibration, so Edelbrock ships this kit with its own bundled tuner. Hardware is otherwise identical to the manual kit — same TVS2300 blower, same intercooler, same 52 lb/hr injectors — so the automatic SS makes strong, tractable midrange torque that is ideal for street and roll-racing.
The 6th-gen entry point. This Stage 1 LT1 system runs the TVS2300 rotor and ships without a handheld tuner, so it is built for owners who already have a trusted tuner or a dyno shop lined up. It is a true bolt-on that fits under the stock hood with no cutting.
The E-Force 2650 uses Eaton's largest R2650 rotor for the 6th-gen LT1 Camaro SS — 609 hp on the dyno.
For the same money as the Stage 1 LT1 kit, the E-Force 2650 steps up to Eaton's biggest R2650 head unit — bigger bearings, beefier timing gears, and 170-degree high-twist lobes — plus a Dual-Pass 3-Core (DP3C) intercooler and a self-contained lubrication system with a 100,000-mile service interval. It is dyno-rated at 609 horsepower and 587 lb-ft, and it leaves far more headroom for future pulley and tuning upgrades. If you are chasing big numbers on an LT1 SS, this is the smarter buy.
The ZL1's LT4 already leaves the factory supercharged at 650 horsepower. This R2650 Stage III Pro Tuner kit replaces the factory blower with Eaton's R2650 head unit and DP3C intercooler and, with the appropriate pulley, fuel, and professional tuning, is capable of well over 1,000 horsepower. It ships without a tuner because a build at this level belongs on a dyno.
Key Specifications — E-Force Stage 1 (LS3 #1563)
How to Install an E-Force Supercharger on a Camaro SS
The E-Force is a true bolt-on — it replaces the factory intake manifold rather than opening the short block — but it is still a full day of work. Plan on 8 to 12 hours for an experienced installer, and budget for professional installation if you are not comfortable with fuel-system and cooling work. Here is the sequence we follow in the shop.
- Prep and safety. Let the engine cool completely, disconnect the battery, relieve fuel pressure, and drain the coolant. Supercharging adds heat and boost, so a clean, cold starting point matters.
- Strip the factory induction. Remove the OEM intake manifold, throttle body, fuel rails, injectors, and airbox to expose the cylinder heads.
- Install the fuel system. Fit the supplied 52 lb/hr injectors and Edelbrock fuel rails — the extra flow feeds the added air the blower moves.
- Set the E-Force manifold. Lower the TVS supercharger and integrated intercooler assembly onto the heads and torque the manifold bolts to spec in the correct sequence.
- Plumb the intercooler loop. Mount the low-temp heat exchanger behind the front fascia, install the coolant pump and recovery tank, and route the intercooler lines.
- Reinstall induction and belt. Bolt on the throttle body, intake tube, and airbox, then route the supplied belt over the 3.5-inch pulley and verify tensioner travel.
- Load the calibration. Flash the included handheld tuner on Stage 1 street kits, or have the car professionally dyno-tuned on no-tuner and Stage III kits.
- Prime, bleed, and heat-cycle. Fill and bleed the intercooler circuit, prime the fuel system, check for leaks, then heat-cycle the engine and re-check belt tension before your first pull.
Every E-Force kit ships with 52 lb/hr injectors, fuel rails, and the complete air-to-water intercooler circuit.
Edelbrock E-Force: Pros and Cons
What We Like
- + Instant low-rpm boost — the Roots/TVS blower makes torque off idle with zero turbo lag
- + True bolt-on: no engine internals, fits under the stock hood with no cutting
- + Air-to-water intercooler and integrated bypass valve keep intake temps low and preserve fuel economy
- + 50-state emissions-legal street kits with a 3-year Edelbrock warranty
Things to Consider
- – $8,000-$9,500 for the kit, plus professional install and 91-93 octane fuel
- – A positive-displacement blower at ~7.5 psi tops out sooner than a centrifugal or turbo on big-number builds
- – Forced induction can affect the factory GM powertrain warranty
Tuning, Fuel, and Supporting Mods
Every E-Force Camaro kit needs a supporting tune — there is no such thing as a safe "no-tune" supercharger. Stage 1 street kits solve this for you with a bundled handheld tuner and a pre-loaded, 50-state emissions-legal calibration, so a stock LS3 or L99 SS is drivable the moment the install is finished. The "no-tuner" LT1 and ZL1 Stage III kits are built for professional dyno tuning, where a calibrator dials in fuel and timing for your exact combination.
Fuel matters. These kits ship with 52 lb/hr injectors to feed the extra airflow, and we recommend premium 91-93 octane for the advertised power. If you move to a smaller pulley for more boost (Stage 2/3 territory), plan on a bigger fuel pump, colder spark plugs, and ported heads or a cam to safely reach 650-700-plus horsepower — and on a ZL1 LT4, the R2650 head unit is what unlocks four-figure builds.
Stage 1 street kits include a handheld tuner pre-loaded with a 50-state emissions-legal calibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much horsepower does a supercharger add to a Camaro SS?
An Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1 kit takes a 2010-2015 LS3 Camaro SS from 426 horsepower to 599 horsepower and 547 lb-ft at 7.5 psi of boost. On a 2016-2018 LT1 SS, the E-Force 2650 kit is dyno-rated at 609 horsepower and 587 lb-ft, up from the factory 455. That is roughly a 40-45% power increase from a bolt-on kit.
Is the Edelbrock E-Force supercharger a true bolt-on?
Yes. The E-Force replaces the factory intake manifold and bolts to the stock cylinder heads with no engine disassembly, no machine work, and no hood cutting — it fits under the OEM hood. Plan on 8 to 12 hours of labor for the install, including the fuel system and intercooler circuit.
Do I need a tune for a Camaro supercharger?
Yes, every supercharged Camaro needs a matching tune. Edelbrock Stage 1 street kits (LS3 #1563 and L99 #1597) include a handheld tuner with a 50-state emissions-legal calibration. The "no-tuner" LT1 kits and the ZL1 R2650 Stage III kit require professional dyno tuning.
Which Edelbrock E-Force kit fits my Camaro?
It depends on your engine and transmission. Use #1563 for a 2010-2014 LS3 manual, #1597 for a 2010-2013 L99 automatic, #155950 or the #15595 E-Force 2650 for a 2016-2018 LT1 SS, and #155923 for a 2016-2019 ZL1 LT4. Verify your exact year and trim before ordering.
How long does it take to install an E-Force supercharger?
Most shops budget a full day — roughly 8 to 12 hours — for an E-Force Camaro install. The job covers removing the factory intake, fitting new injectors and fuel rails, setting the supercharger manifold, and plumbing the air-to-water intercooler and heat exchanger.
Will a supercharger void my Camaro warranty?
Edelbrock's E-Force street kits are 50-state (CARB) emissions legal and carry a 3-year Edelbrock warranty on the kit itself. However, forced induction can affect your GM factory powertrain warranty, so confirm coverage with your dealer before installing.
Supercharger vs turbo for a Camaro SS: which is better?
A Roots/TVS supercharger like the E-Force delivers instant boost off idle, a simpler bolt-on install, and excellent street manners, which is why it is our default for a daily-driven SS. A turbo can make more peak power for the money but adds lag, heat, and plumbing complexity.
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