Page 2 - -Stage Performer RPM Nitrous System
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 2 of 28 Thank You….…for purchasing an Edelbrock Nitrous Oxide Injection System. Nitrous Oxide injection is one of the most exciting performance enhancements, for the dollar invested, on the market tod...
Page 3 - Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System...; You should understand the following skills:
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 3 of 28 Caution!! Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System… Please read this Installation manual fully before installing this system. You will need to have available the following tools: Hand ...
Page 4 - Do not
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 4 of 28 WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE? Nitrous Oxide is a cryogenic gas composed of nitrogen and oxygen molecules. It is stored as a “gas over a liquid” which means thatboth liquid and gaseous nitrous oxide i...
Page 5 - General Information; Horsepower and torque increases can vary with
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 5 of 28 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock 2-Stage Performer RPM Nitrous System Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous Sy...
Page 6 - Jet Map Information; “Ignition Timing and Nitrous” for more information on timing
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 6 of 28 1.2 Jet Map Information Edlebrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the 2-Stage Performer RPM System to provide jetting mapsfor the two separate plates at different jetting levels. T...
Page 7 - Engine Operation Considerations; To ensure proper; Adequate Fuel Pressure and Delivery:
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 7 of 28 1.3 Engine Operation Considerations When used correctly, nitrous oxide safely elevates cylinder pressures and temperatures while increasingcombustion rate. These characteristics make the engin...
Page 9 - tube inside the bottle or the bottle valve itself.; Racing Vehicles
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 9 of 28 2.0 Nitrous System Installation 2.1 Nitrous Bottle Installation The nitrous oxide storage cylinder is typically called a “nitrous bottle”. It is an aluminum cylinder, designed andmanufactured ...
Page 10 - Bottle Orientation
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 10 of 28 2.2 Bottle Orientation Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining at a stable temperature. Choosing theproper location and orientation for your bottle can gre...
Page 11 - Nitrous Bottle Installation; Street Car Installations
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 11 of 28 2.3 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedure to installthe bottle: 2.3.1 Street Car Installations ...
Page 12 - Do not use Teflon tape.; Solenoid Safety Information; Performer RPM Solenoid Assembly
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 12 of 28 2.4 Nitrous Feed Line Mounting 1. Determine the route your main nitrous feed line will follow. Ensure the path does not route the nitrous feed linetoo close to the exhaust system, suspension,...
Page 13 - Performer Solenoid Assembly; The assembly should look like the; Mounting Your Solenoids
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 13 of 28 2.5.2 Performer Solenoid Assembly 1. Hold the Performer Nitrous Solenoid securely (such as in abench vise) being careful not to harm the solenoid or block theinlet or outlet of the solenoid. ...
Page 14 - Fuel and Nitrous Y-Fittings Installation
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 14 of 28 2.6 Mounting Your Solenoids (Continuation)... Remember that there are many factors to take into account when mounting your solenoids. Make sure thatyou mount the solenoids within line length ...
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©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 15 of 28 2.8 Nitrous Injection Plate Installation The Edelbrock Nitrous System injection plate is a precision-designed CNC-machined component. It has beendesigned to safely introduce a precise, metere...
Page 16 - Quantity
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 16 of 28 3.1 Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM) Nomenclature Descriptions: ATO… the fuse configuration is ATO. When replacing this fuse, ask for an ATO fuse.“a”… Amperage. Important...
Page 17 - Nitrous Electrical System
©2004 Edelbrock Corpora tion Brochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev . 03/04 P a ge 17 of 28 3.2 Nitrous Electrical System Wiring Diagram
Page 19 - Arming Switch and Installation; instructions for further information.; Microswitch Installation and Wiring; as EGR risers or passageways.
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 19 of 28 3.5 Arming Switch and Installation The arming switch is a red, lighted switch that is a “MASTER” arming switch for your nitrous system. Without it,your nitrous system would be “on” all of the...
Page 20 - Final Electrical Installation Recommendations; Double Check; of the throttle body linkage.
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 20 of 28 3.6 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (continuation)... The bolts used to attach the microswitch have extra length to allow for spacing the microswitch away from the bracket to offer a leve...
Page 21 - Make sure the nitrous; Nitrous System Check
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 21 of 28 4.0 Before You Run Your Vehicle Using Your Edelbrock Nitrous System You have just completed the installation of your Edelbrock Nitrous System. It is time to perform some basic system checksto...
Page 22 - Baseline Tuning Suggestions
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 22 of 28 5.0 Baseline Tuning Suggestions Utilizing nitrous oxide as a power adder is similar to a supercharger or a turbocharger in that it increases the amount of airan engine can get over a naturall...
Page 24 - Solenoid Inspection and Maintenance; Close valve on nitrous bottle.; Do not open pressurized fuel lines over a hot engine.; Remove coil and housing from nitrous solenoid base.; Do not use pliers on solenoid stem; damage to the stem will result.; Do not use an oil-based solvent to clean any part of the solenoid.; Use paint thinner
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 24 of 28 7.0 Solenoid Inspection and Maintenance 1. Close valve on nitrous bottle. 2. Make sure all nitrous supply lines are free of pressure before removal of any system solenoid.a. Empty main nitrou...
Page 26 - Symptom #4... No change in performance when system is activated.
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 26 of 28 Symptom #4… No change in performance when system is activated. 1. System wired incorrectly.a. Compare wiring to schematic.i. Wire per instructions. 2. Loose ground wires.a. Connect test light...
Page 27 - Inadequate fuel delivery due to:; Symptom #7... High RPM misfire when system is activated.
©2004 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0190 - DC/mc Rev. 03/04 Catalog #70003 & #70004 Page 27 of 28 Symptom #5… Engine detonates mildly when system is activated. 1. Excessive ignition timing.a. Check timing.i. Reduce timing in 2-degree increments for every 50 hp. 2. Inadequate octane fuel.a...