Page 2 - Please take the time to read and understand the following....
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 2 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 today....
Page 3 - Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System...; Hand Tools
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 3 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 To...
Page 4 - WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE?
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 4 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” whichmeans that both liquid and gaseous nitrous oxide is d...
Page 5 - Introduction to your Edelbrock Performer RPM II Nitrous System
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 5 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock Performer RPM II Nitrous System ….about this manual! Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbro...
Page 6 - Jet Map Information; 10 octane or higher race gas is required to prevent detonation.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 6 1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Performer RPM II system to provide you with a baseline jetmap. These jet combinations are supplied with this syst...
Page 7 - Any variations from this fuel pressure
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 7 1.3 Engine Operation Considerations When used correctly, nitrous oxide safely elevates cylinder pressures and temperatures while increasing combustion rate.These characteristics make the engine m...
Page 8 - Single-Stage Performer RPM II Nitrous System Components
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 8 1.4a Single-Stage Performer RPM II Nitrous System Components Item # Qty. Description 1 1 Performer RPM II Plate 2 2 Gaskets 3 1 Main 14ft. Feed Line 4 2 Solenoid Brackets 5 1 Micro Switch Bracket...
Page 9 - -Stage Performer RPM II Nitrous System Components
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 9 1.4b 2-Stage Performer RPM II Nitrous System Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 10 9 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 21 23 The Bottle, Bottle Brackets, and Electrical Wire Pack are not pictured above. S...
Page 10 - the siphon tube inside the bottle or the bottle valve itself.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 10 2.0 Performer RPM II Nitrous System Installation 2.1 Nitrous Bottle Mounting The nitrous oxide storage cylinder is typically called a “nitrous bottle”. It is an aluminum cylinder, designed andma...
Page 11 - Bottle Orientation
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 11 2.2 Bottle Orientation Bottle placement is critical to the performance of your nitrous system. It is important to understand how the bottle valveand siphon tube are assembled to properly orient ...
Page 12 - Nitrous Bottle Installation; Disconnect vehicle’s battery.; Do not; attempt to install the bottle in the bracket without; Race Car Nitrous Bottle Installations; Please contact Edelbrock for more information.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 12 2.3 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedure to install thebottle: 2.3.1 Street Car Installations 1. ...
Page 13 - Nitrous Feed Line Mounting; Remember to; use Teflon paste only
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 13 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 line too close to the exhaust system, suspension, e...
Page 14 - Nitrous Solenoid Mounting and Installation
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 14 2.6 Nitrous Solenoid Mounting and Installation 1. Attach the solenoid mounting bracket to the bottom of the nitrous solenoid. 2. Hold the solenoid securely (like in a bench vise) being careful n...
Page 15 - -Stage Solenoid Mounting Information; stem and unscrewing the stem from the housing body.; use pliers on the solenoid stem damage to the stem; Do not use an oil-based solvent; to clean any part of the solenoid. Remove all foreign
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 15 2.8 2-Stage Solenoid Mounting Information When mounting your solenoids in a 2-stage configuration, special attention must be paid to your system set-up. Be surethat you utilize the Performer RPM...
Page 16 - Nitrous Injection Plate Installation; available for this plate.; Solenoid/Plate Plumbing Installation
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 16 2.10 Nitrous Injection Plate Installation The Edelbrock Nitrous System injection plate is a precision-designed CNC-machined component. It has been designed tosafely introduce a precise, metered ...
Page 17 - Single Stage Electrical System Installation; Quantity; Nomenclature Descriptions:
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 17 2.12 Single Stage Electrical System Installation Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM ) Item # Quantity Description 1 1 ea. Activation microswitch 2 1 ea. Activation microswitch ...
Page 18 - Single Stage Wire Harness Diagram; Wire Color
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 18 BATTERY FUSEHOLDER & FUSE WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS TERMINAL SWITCHED +12V ARMING SWITCH RELAY RED SOCKET WHITE BLACK BLUE MICROSWITCH FUEL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH SOLENOIDS SUPPLY ON E...
Page 19 - -Stage Electrical System Installation
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 19 2.13 2-Stage Electrical System Installation Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM ) Nomenclature Descriptions: ATO… the fuse configuration is ATO. When replacing this fuse, ask fo...
Page 21 - Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures; The fuse is covered by the fuse mount housing.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 21 2.14 Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the Relay and Fuse Holder wire harness. Most common installations locate these componentsinside the driver’s comp...
Page 22 - instructions for further information.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 22 2.16 Arming Switch and Installation The arming switch is a red, lighted switch that is a “MASTER” arming switch for your nitrous system. Without it, yournitrous system would be “on” all of the t...
Page 23 - The microswitch bracket allows for many different; Final Electrical Installation Recommendations; throttle body linkage.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 23 2.17 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 tooffer a level o...
Page 24 - Before You Run Your Vehicle Using Your Edelbrock Nitrous System; Raise the engine speed to above 2000; Nitrous System Check
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 24 3.0 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 en...
Page 25 - Baseline Tuning Suggestions; quotients of power is high.; Nitrous Bottle Pressure
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 25 4.0 Baseline Tuning Suggestions Utilizing nitrous oxide as a power adder is similar to a supercharger or a turbocharger in that it increases the amount ofair an engine can get over a naturally a...
Page 28 - Troubleshooting Your Edelbrock Nitrous System
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 28 6.0 Troubleshooting Your Edelbrock Nitrous System How to use our Troubleshooting Flowchart: The troubleshooting of a nitrous system is basic and straightforward. The symptom chart is divided by ...
Page 29 - Symptom #4... No change in performance when system is activated.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 29 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 30 - Symptom #5... Engine detonates mildly when system is activated.
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 30 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...
Page 31 - Maintain 80 to 85 degrees of bottle surface temperature.; Edelbrock Corporation • 2700 California St. • Torrance, CA 90503
Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 07/08 Page 31 Symptom #8… Vehicle surges under acceleration when system is activated. 1. Inadequate nitrous supply. a. Weigh bottle. i. Bottle should be 10 lbs. above empty bottle weight listed on bottle labe...