Edelbrock’s Pro Flo 4+ Brings Plug And Play To Your LS Swap

Edelbrock’s Pro Flo 4+ Brings Plug And Play To Your LS Swap

It’s one thing to know a lot of information, but a knowledgeable person who knows the subject well can also break down that information to be understood by anyone. That said, the technology that operates the drivetrains within our vehicles today is incredible. Scores of very intelligent people slaved over hot engines, worn keyboards, and calculators to create the electronic masterpieces that keep our car’s engine in a constant state of tune. For those willing to take the plunge, the Edelbrock Pro Flo 4+ works just as well for engine swaps!

The experts at Edelbrock have engineered the new Pro Flo 4+ Electronic Fuel Injection system into the simplest of terms to make utilizing all the benefits of today’s EFI a plug-and-play installation. At the heart of the system is a highly capable EFI controller that allows you to get your engine up and running quickly and also allows you to adjust the calibration further to optimize both performance and fuel economy.

All Pro Flo 4+ harnesses are appropriately labeled and terminated. Then, simply click the harnesses together or to the appropriate sensors or engine control, and you’re all set! Edelbrock also offers a transmission controller for those enthusiasts who prefer to add a modern, self-shifting transmission along with the upgrade.

Our Pro Flo 4+ system is going on this 5.3-liter LS. We set up the Pro Flo 4+ with the engine on a stand to try out the Pro Flo 4+ system until we can install the engine in our project vehicle.

Powerful Engines Require Powerful Controllers

Pro Flo 4+ is ideally suited to those wanting to swap a modern EFI-controlled engine into their classic muscle car, street rod, truck, or hot rod. Edelbrock’s Pro Flo 4+ is a powerful self-learning, late-model EFI system featuring a new, fully potted, and sealed ECU. It comes pre-loaded with 25 dyno-tuned calibrations to cover a variety of popular applications. In addition, the modular design of the Pro Flo 4+ system allows you to purchase the necessary pre-terminated harnesses specific to your application.

Edelbrock Pro Flo 4+ EFI

At the heart of the Pro Flo 4+ EFI is a powerful ECU. All harnesses are designed to click together to complete the system.

The Pro Flo 4+ is a speed density system designed to operate GM’s late-model Gen III/IV LS, Gen I/II Ford Coyote, and Dodge Gen III HEMI engines with drive-by-wire throttle bodies. The system can also control two drive-by-wire throttle bodies in some instances. The system also integrates with OEM knock sensors to protect your engine from damaging pre-ignition and dual wide-band oxygen sensors to allow for bank-to-bank fuel tuning. With the Pro Flo 4+ EFI, the ECU receives feedback from the wide-band oxygen sensors (when running in closed-loop operation) to constantly adjust the fueling calibration as you drive the vehicle.

The Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 is designed solely for OEM Drive-By-Wire throttle bodies, so you will need a DBW pedal assembly to operate the system. Pro Flo 4+ works with most intake manifolds implementing OEM gold and silver blade, GM 4-bolt DBW throttle bodies, and can support dual DBW throttle bodies with Edelbrock’s Cross Ram LS3 intake manifold.

There are also full sensor readouts via gauges displayed on your device through Edelbrock’s E-Tuner 4+ App. Troubleshooting is also greatly simplified by showing any current or stored diagnostic codes during operation. The system also implements CAN Communication protocol for communicating with other ancillary devices like digital dashes or Edelbrock’s TC transmission controller for drive train control.

Pro Flo 4+ features easy to follow labeling throughout the harness, and the main harness includes a dedicated fuse block for protection.

To further optimize your engine’s performance and fuel economy, adjustments can be quickly made to the calibration via the hand-held device. For example, you wirelessly make changes to the calibration’s fuel mixture, ignition curve, specified air/fuel ratios, idle speed, acceleration fueling, cooling fan operation, and the rev-limiter.

Click, Click, Vroom!

Edelbrock’s Pro Flo 4+ allows you to select the correct harnesses during purchase. When your system arrives, installing the pre-terminated harnesses onto your application is as simple as clicking the harnesses together. In addition, the system includes step-by-step color instructions for easy installation using common hand tools.

The E-Tuner 4+ App is available to download for Android and Apple iOS-powered mobile devices and can interface with the ECU via Bluetooth communication. The E-Tuner 4+ App includes a Setup Wizard to select the proper calibration for your engine quickly. Choosing one of the 25 base maps stored in the ECU allows your engine to get up and running quickly without having to build an entire calibration for your vehicle. Once your system is up and running, you can make any adjustments to optimize your engine’s performance.

Pro Flo 4+

With everything powered up, the EFI Dashboard brings all the vital information to your fingertips.

Simple, Self-Shifting Setup

The Edelbrock TC Transmission Controller is a standalone transmission controller designed to work with Edelbrock’s Pro-Flo 4 and Pro-Flo 4+ EFI systems. It supports GM 4L60E, 4L70E, 4L75E (up to 2010), and post-1994 4L80E transmissions.

Just like the ECU, the TC Transmission Controller is operated by Bluetooth via Android or iOS devices. No software, laptop, or tuning experience is necessary. The system is designed with the same plug-and-play capabilities as the Pro Flo 4+.

Pro Flo 4+

Edelbrock’s TC Tuner software features base calibrations and the capability to fully customize the tune for your transmission, including over-shift points, shift firmness, shift speed, torque converter lock-up, line pressure, speed calibration, and more.

Edelbrock’s Pro Flo 4+ EFI and its transmission controller give you the power to quickly and easily control all aspects of your powertrain’s operation. As an added bonus, the Pro Flo 4+ EFI and the transmission controller kits are covered by a 2-year warranty and backed by the industry’s most extensive technical support team.

Pro Flo 4+

You don’t need a laptop to tune Pro Flo 4+ or Edelbrock’s transmission controller. Edelbrock’s E-Tuner plus software is linkable via Bluetooth to various Android tablets and smartphones.

If you’ve been wanting to make use of today’s technology by swapping a late-model engine and transmission into your current ride, there has been no better time than right now! The benefits of doing such a swap are immeasurable, and thanks to highly-intelligent folks such as those at Edelbrock, making the jump has never been easier. You can just head over to Edlebrock’s website and check out all the different applications they offer. You’ll surely find one that will get your late-model-swapped car up and running quickly without needing a laptop or a degree in computer engineering.

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Andy Bolig

Andy has been intrigued by mechanical things all of his life and enjoys tinkering with cars of all makes and ages. Finding value in style points, he can appreciate cars of all power and performance levels. Andy is an avid railfan and gets his “high” by flying radio-controlled model airplanes when time permits. He keeps his feet firmly grounded by working on his two street rods and his supercharged C4 Corvette. Whether planes, trains, motorcycles, or automobiles, Andy has immersed himself in a world driven by internal combustion.
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