Page 3 - Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System...; Hand Tools
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 2 of 21 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...
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©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 3 of 21 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 that both liquid and gaseous nitrous oxide is delivered into your...
Page 7 - Performer Nitrous System Bill of Materials
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 6 of 21 QTY. DESCRIPTION Nozzle and Nozzle Hardware 1 Nitrous nozzle 1 Nitrous nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 Nitrous nozzle bulkhead concave nut Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 1 Performer Nitrous solenoid 1 Performer Fuel S...
Page 8 - It is illegal to tamper with or remove this device.; Bottle Safety Information; Racing Vehicles
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 7 of 21 2.0 Performer Series 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 and manufactured to withs...
Page 9 - cannot do this unless the bottle is positioned correctly.
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 8 of 21 2.2 Nitrous Bottle Mounting Instructions Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining at a stable temperature. Choosing the proper location and orientation for your bottle can greatly...
Page 10 - Nitrous Bottle Installation; Street Car Installations
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 9 of 21 2.4 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedure to install the bottle: 2.4.1 Street Car Installations 1. Disconnect vehicle’...
Page 11 - use Teflon paste only; Solenoid Safety Information; Preparing To Mount Your Solenoids
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 10 of 21 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 feed line too close to the exhaust system, suspension, electrical lines/com...
Page 14 - Fuel Line Installation; the main fuel line which comes from the tank.
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 13 of 21 2.8 Fuel Line Installation Before performing any of these steps, relieve the fuel pressure in the vehicles fuel system. 1. Remove the engine cover shield and intake boot to gain access to the fuel line. 2. Locate ...
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©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 14 of 21 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 hardw...
Page 16 - Microswitch; Solenoid
©2002 Edelbrock Corpora tion Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Ca talog #71001 P a ge 15 of 21 Batter y + _ Fuse Socket Socket Relay Switched +12V Arming Switch 14 13 15 11 7 12 8 16 1 8 8 10 11 2 3 4 6 5 RED WHITE BLACK Supply Volts On ACC Ground _ Ground Ground Ground (2) (2) (2) Microswitch W ARNIN...
Page 17 - Wire Color
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 16 of 21 3.4 Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the Relay and Fuse Holder wire harness. Most common installations locate these components insidethe driver’s compartment and close to...
Page 18 - Arming Switch and Installation; Locate the final position of your arming switch.; Microswitch Installation and Wiring; risers or passageways.
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 17 of 21 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 ...
Page 19 - Hook up all battery leads.; Nitrous System Check
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 18 of 21 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 the bracket to offera level of adjustability of the mic...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance; Symptom #2... Engine runs excessively rich when system is activated.
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 19 of 21 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.
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 20 of 21 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....
Page 22 - 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 or electrical
©2002 Edelbrock CorporationRev. 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 21 of 21 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...