Page 2 - Introduction to the Edelbrock Nitrous Systems Kit
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 LT1 CAMARO / FIREBIRD / IMPALA PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM Table of Contents Page # a. Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 b. What is Nit...
Page 3 - Electrical System Installation (Continuation)
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 2 of 27 LT1 CAMARO / FIREBIRD / IMPALA PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM Table of Contents Page # 3.0 Electrical System Installation (Continuation) 3.8 Fuel Booster Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System...; Hand Tools
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 3 of 27 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 Tools • Socket set including ratche...
Page 5 - WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE?; Safety Steps For Working With Nitrous Oxide; Nytrous Plus; Do not
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 4 of 27 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 delivered into your engine. It is...
Page 6 - Introduction to your Edelbrock LT1 Performer EFI Nitrous System; ....There is safety related information here.; General Information; Horsepower
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 5 of 27 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock LT1 Performer EFI Nitrous System ….about this manual! Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock NitrousSystem. Watch for the...
Page 8 - Performer LT-1 Kit Bill of Materials
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 7 of 27 QTY. DESCRIPTION Nozzle and Nozzle Hardware 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead concave nut Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 2 Performer Nitrous solenoids ...
Page 9 - It is illegal to tamper with or remove this device.; Bottle Safety Information; siphon tube inside the bottle or the bottle valve itself.; Racing Vehicles; Bottle Valve Handle Pictured
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 8 of 27 2.0 Performer System Installations 2.1 Nitrous Bottle Mounting The nitrous oxide storage cylinder is typically called a “nitrous bottle”. It is an aluminum cylinder, designedand manufactured to withstand very high pressures. Th...
Page 11 - Nitrous Bottle Installation; Street Car Installations; Disconnect vehicle’s battery.; attempt to install the bottle in the bracket without the; Race Car Nitrous Bottle Installations; Please contact Edelbrock for more information.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 10 of 27 2.4 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedureto install the bottle: 2.4.1 Street Car Installations 1. Disconnect vehicle’s battery. 2....
Page 12 - Nitrous Feed Line Mounting; Attach nitrous supply line to bottle.; Solenoid Mounting; use Teflon paste only; Solenoid Safety Information; Keep solenoid and lines away from exhaust components.; Preparing To Mount Your Solenoids; port on
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 11 of 27 2.5 Nitrous Feed Line Mounting 1. Determine the route your main nitrous feed line will follow. Ensure the path does not route thenitrous feed line too close to the exhaust system, suspension, electrical lines/components ortire...
Page 13 - Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 12 of 27 2.6.2 Nitrous Solenoids Mounting (Continued) 9. Verify the desired mounting location for the solenoid assembly. 10. After mounting location is determined, tighten all fittings. 11. Remove assembly from vise and mount solenoid ...
Page 14 - Locate the fuel rail test port fitting.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 13 of 27 2.8 EFI Vacuum “Tee” Installation 1. Install the .042 jet into the EFI Vacuum “Tee”and tighten the fitting securely. 2. Remove vacuum line from the vehicle’s fuelpressure regulator. 3. Install vacuum line from the vehicle’s fu...
Page 15 - Fuel Pump Installation; Install cut fuel lines and secure using the supplied hose clamps.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 14 of 27 2.10 Fuel Pump Installation 2.10.1 (Camaro, Firebird) Warning: Before performing any of these steps, relieve the pressure in the fuel system. 1. Locate the fuel filter on the under-carriage ofthe car. Disconnect the hard fuel ...
Page 16 - Quantity
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 15 of 27 3.1 Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM) 3.2 Nomenclature Descriptions: ATO… the fuse configuration is ATO. When replacing this fuse, ask for an ATO fuse.“a”… Amperage. Important: The wiring hardware and instr...
Page 17 - Nitrous Electrical System W
2001 Edelbrock Corpor ation Brochure No . 63-0020 © R e v. 10/01 P age 16 of 27 3.3 Nitrous Electrical System W iring Diagram
Page 18 - Wire Schematic Origin and Destination Map
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 17 of 27 3.4 Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the Relay and Fuse Holder wire harness. Most common installations locatethese components inside the driver’s compartment and close to the fuse pan...
Page 19 - Arming Switch and Installation; Locate the final position of your arming switch.; Microswitch Installation and Wiring
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 18 of 27 3.6 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 time and capable of engaging anyti...
Page 20 - Microswitch Installation and Wiring (Continued); At no time should the microswitch be enabled before wide
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 19 of 27 3.7 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (Continued) The bolts used to attach the microswitch have extra length to allow for spacing the microswitch away fromthe bracket to offer a level of adjustability of the microswitch. Aft...
Page 21 - Fuel Booster Pump Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM); Wire harness with integral relay/fuse holder
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 20 of 27 3.8 Fuel Booster Pump Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM) Item # Quantity Description 1 1 ea. 30 amp relay 2 1 ea. Wire harness with integral relay/fuse holder 3 1 ea. 16/18, splice connector 4 3 ea. 14/16g 3/8” ring...
Page 22 - Wire Color; Red
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 21 of 27 3.9 Fuel Booster Pump Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the Fuel Booster Relay and Fuse Holder wire harness. Most commoninstallations locate these components inside the driver’s compartment an...
Page 24 - Final Electrical Installation Recommendations; manifolds, and EGR crossovers to name a few.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 23 of 27 3.12 Knock Sensor By-Pass Relay Installation (Continued) The wire harness attached to the relay includes 4 feet of color-coded wires to make the electrical systeminstallation for your Edelbrock Nitrous System as easy as possib...
Page 25 - Before You Run Your Vehicle Using Your Edelbrock Nitrous System; and main nitrous supply line is empty of any nitrous.; Fuel System Check; Hook up all battery leads.; Nitrous System Check
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 24 of 27 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 somebasic system checks to ensure all of the work you have do...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance; Symptom #2... Engine runs excessively rich when system is activated.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 25 of 27 5.0 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance How to use our Troubleshooting Flowchart: The troubleshooting of a nitrous system is basic and straightforward. The symptom chart is divided bysymptom, cause and action required. Det...
Page 27 - Symptom #4... Engine detonates mildly when system is activated.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 26 of 27 6. Inadequate nitrous supply. a. Weigh bottle.1. Bottle should be 10 lbs. above empty bottle weight listed on bottle label when full. b. Check bottle pressure.1. Maintain 900-950 psi for optimum system performance. c. Check bo...
Page 28 - 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; damage to the stem will result.; Do not use an oil-based solvent to clean any part of the solenoid.; Re-assemble solenoid by reversing disassembly procedure.
2001 Edelbrock CorporationBrochure No. 63-0020 © Rev. 10/01 Page 27 of 27 6.0 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 nitrous supply line at the nitrous bott...