Page 2 - ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation; Please take the time to read and understand the following....; Thank you again for choosing Edelbrock Nitrous Systems.
Page 2 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 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. With theuse of nit...
Page 3 - Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System...; Hand Tools
Page 3 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 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 inc...
Page 4 - WHAT IS NITROUS OXIDE?; Do not
Page 4 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 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 is delivered into your ...
Page 5 - ....There is safety related information here.; General Information; Horsepower and torque increases can vary with
Page 5 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock 1999-2003 Ford Lightning Performer EFI Nitrous System Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System....
Page 6 - NitrousJetting
Page 6 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Edelbrock Ford Lightning Performer EFI Nitrous System to ensure the horsepower increase the nitrous system is as intended. On a typi...
Page 8 - Performer EFI System Installation; tube inside the bottle or the bottle valve itself.; Racing Vehicles
Page 8 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 2.0 Performer EFI System Installation 2.1 Nitrous Bottle Mounting The nitrous oxide storage cylinder is typically called a “nitrous bottle”. It is an aluminum cylinder, designed andmanufactured to withstand very hi...
Page 9 - Bottle Mounting Instructions
Page 9 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 2.2 Bottle Mounting Instructions Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining at a stable temperature. Choosing theproper location and orientation for your bottle can greatly affect t...
Page 10 - Nitrous Bottle Installation; Truck Installations; Disconnect the vehicles battery.; Street Car Installations; Disconnect vehicle’s battery.; Race Car Nitrous Bottle Installations; Please contact Edelbrock for more information.
Page 10 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 2.4 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedure to installthe bottle: 2.4.1 Truck Installations 1. Disconnect the vehicles ...
Page 11 - Nitrous Feed Line Mounting; use Teflon paste only; Solenoid Safety Information; Preparing To Mount Your Solenoids
Page 11 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 2.5 Nitrous Feed Line Mounting 1. Determine the route your main nitrous feed line will follow. Ensure the path does not route the nitrous feedline too close to the exhaust system, suspension, electrical lines/comp...
Page 12 - Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation; Make sure that the nozzle spray path sprays
Page 12 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 2.7 Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation 1. Determine nozzle mounting location in air inlet pipe, between air filter and throttle body, making sure thenozzle, mounting collar, and the feed line from solenoid tonozzle...
Page 13 - EFI Vacuum “Tee” Installation; The center barb can easily be identified by the; Fuel Pressure Safety Switch Installation; Locate fuel rail test port fitting.
Page 13 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 2.8 EFI Vacuum “Tee” Installation 1. Install the recommended jet into the EFI Vacuum“Tee” and tighten fitting securely. 2. Remove vacuum line from the vehicle’s fuel pressureregulator. 3. Install vacuum line from ...
Page 14 - Nitrous Electrical Kit Contents
Page 14 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 Item # Quantity Description 1 1 ea. Activation microswitch 2 1 ea. Activation microswitch bracket (not shown) 3 2 ea. Activation microswitch mounting nut 4 2 ea. Activation microswitch mounting screw 5 1 ea. 30 am...
Page 15 - MICROSWITCH; RED; tion
BA TTER Y FUSE RELA Y SOCKET SOCKET SWITCHED +12V ARMING SWITCH SOLENOID SOLENOID FUEL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH W ARNING! DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS TERMINAL MICROSWITCH RED WHITE BLACK BLUE RED SUPPL Y +12v ON ACC GROUND - 12 16 11 7 8 11 13 14 9 10 13 2 3 4 1 13 15 13 5 6 (2) (2) (2) (2) ©2002 Edelbrock...
Page 16 - Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures
Page 16 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 3.4 Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the Relay and Fuse Holder wire harness. Most common installations locate thesecomponents inside the driver’s compartment and close to...
Page 17 - Arming Switch and Installation; instructions for further information.; Microswitch Installation and Wiring; as EGR risers or passageways.
Page 17 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 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...
Page 18 - Microswitch Installation and Wiring (Continued); the throttle linkage.
Page 18 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 3.7 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (Continued) The bolts used to attach the microswitch have extra length to allow for spacing the microswitch away from thebracket if necessary. After determining the position...
Page 19 - Before You Run Your Vehicle Using Your Edelbrock Nitrous System; Do not open pressurized fuel lines over a hot engine.
Page 19 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 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 systemchecks to ensure all of the wor...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance; Symptom #2... Engine runs excessively rich when system is activated.
Page 20 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 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 by symptom,cause and action ...
Page 21 - Symptom #4... Engine detonates mildly when system is activated.
Page 21 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 4. Malfunctioning arming switch.a. With ignition "on", turn arming switch "on." Connect test light to battery "-" (negative) terminal.Check for power at terminal #1 wire on arming switch. b...
Page 22 - pressure of your bottle are correct.
Page 22 of 22 Catalog #70403Brochure No. 63-0147 ©2003 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 1/03 3. Spark plug heat range too high.a. Verify what heat range the spark plug is, and how it functions in a high load, highperformance application. 1. Install a performance spark plug.2. Reduce spark plug heat range....