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Edelbrock General Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What is Nitrous Oxide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Tips for Working with Nitrous Oxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.0
Introduction to the Edelbrock Nitrous Systems Kit
1.1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2
Jet Map Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3
Engine Operation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4
Performer Nitrous System Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.0
2.1
Nitrous Bottle Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2
Bottle Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3
Nitrous Bottle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4
Nitrous Feed Line Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5
Solenoid Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.6
Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.7
Fuel Pressure Safety Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.0
3.1
Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2
Nitrous Electrical System Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3
Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4
Nitrous Relay and Fuse Holder Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5
Arming Switch and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.6
Microswitch Installation and Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
3.7
Final Electrical Installation Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.0
4.1
Voltage Booster Relays Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2
Voltage Booster Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3
Voltage Booster Unit Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4
Voltage Booster Unit Wiring Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5
Voltage Booster Unit Relay Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6`
Testing Voltage Booster Unit Before Running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.0
5.1
Fuel System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2
Nitrous System Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Solenoid Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.0
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
7.0
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation
Brochure No. 63-0029
1999-LATER 4.6L MUSTANG NITROUS SYSTEM
Catalog #70405
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System ........ -
Page 2: Edelbrock General Warranty
Our warranty service and repair facility is located at 2700 California Street, Torrance, California 90503. Customers who believe they have a defective product should either return it to the dealer from which it was purchased or ship it directly to Edelbrock along with proof of purchase and a complete description of the problem. -
Page 3: Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System
Basic engine operation and tuning techniques which include: -Fuel pressure measurement techniques -Timing adjustment techniques ℡ Anytime you have questions or concerns with your Edelbrock Nitrous System, please call our ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Caution!! Technical Support Hotline at 1-800-416-8628 before you start your engine. -
Page 4: What Is Nitrous Oxide
Tighten the nitrous line to the bottle. g. Slowly open the nitrous bottle valve, listening for leaks. h. Perform leak checks on all affected fittings and the bottle fitting. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Page 4 of 26 Rev. 12/02... -
Page 5: General Information
Introduction to your Edelbrock 4.6L Mustang Performer EFI Nitrous System Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System. Watch for these symbols to know where to go for information. -
Page 6: Jet Map Information
Nitrous Jetting .042 The dyno tests were conducted at Edelbrock using a stock 4.6L engine. These tests were conducted with 950 psi nitrous bottle pressure. Engine Operation Considerations When used correctly, nitrous oxide safely elevates cylinder pressures and temperatures while increasing combustion rate. -
Page 7: Performer Nitrous System Bill Of Materials
1 ea. 3AN x 1/8” NPT Nitrous Fitting, Blue 1 ea. Microswitch mounting bracket 1 ea. 24” 3AN steel braided hose 90-degree on one end ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Qty. Description Jets 1 ea. Jet .042 Fuel Pressure Safety Switch and Hardware 1 ea. -
Page 8: Nitrous System Installation
Device (PRD) Bottle Safety Information 1. Do not attempt to remove the bottle valve. Please return your bottle to Edelbrock if service is required to the siphon tube inside the bottle or the bottle valve itself. 2. Never heat the outside of your nitrous bottle with an open flame like that of a torch. -
Page 9: Bottle Orientation
An Edelbrock nitrous bottle cannot be mounted upside-down. Edelbrock does not offer a non-siphon tube bottle for automotive use. If the bottle must be mounted parallel to the axles of the vehicle (sideways), the label must be angled at approximately 45 degrees toward the front of the vehicle. -
Page 10: Nitrous Bottle Installation
2.3.3 Nitrous Bottle Installations For Vehicles With Hatchbacks Or Trunk Areas That Are Connected With The Passenger Compartment. Please contact Edelbrock for more information. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Shown here is a bottle with a bottle bracket properly installed with the rubber insulator. -
Page 11: Nitrous Feed Line Mounting
11. Leave all wiring loose for electrical systems installation. 12. Connect the main nitrous feed line to the inlet fitting (4AN X 1/8 NPT nitrous filter fitting) of the first nitrous solenoid. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Page 11 of 26... -
Page 12: Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation
These applications will require a “Banjo Nut” at the fuel filter to be drilled and tapped to allow mounting of the safety switch. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Here is a typical EFI solenoid assembly, mounted in the engine compartment of a vehicle, using an unmodified EFI solenoid bracket. -
Page 13: Electrical System Installation
Important: The wiring hardware and instructions included with this kit are intended for 12-volt electrical systems only. Before attempting to wire your Edelbrock Performer nitrous oxide system, examine and follow the wiring diagram on the following page. Please call the Edelbrock Technical department with any questions concerning electrical wiring. -
Page 15: Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures
The wire harness attached to the relay and fuse holder includes 8 feet of color-coded wires to make the electrical system installation for your Edelbrock Nitrous System as easy as possible. We recommend that you do not cut any lengths of wires from the wire harness or complete the wiring of the nitrous system until all of the mechanical components are securely mounted in their permanent locations. -
Page 16: Arming Switch And Installation
It also is of a universal length and can be attached to several positions on and around the throttle body. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Page 16 of 26... -
Page 17: Microswitch Installation And Wiring
2. Double Check the wires that lead from the microswitch to ensure that they do not interfere with the operation of the throttle body linkage. You are now ready to hook up your battery and prepare your vehicle to run. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 This Page 17 of 26 Rev. -
Page 18: Voltage Booster Unit Installation And Wiring
Important: The wiring hardware and instructions included with this kit are intended for 12-volt electrical systems only. Before attempting to wire your Edelbrock Performer Nitrous Oxide System, examine and follow the wiring diagram on the following page. Please call the Edelbrock Technical Department with any questions concerning electrical wiring. -
Page 20: Voltage Booster Unit Installation Procedures
Brochure No. 63-0029 Above is a picture showing the Voltage Booster Unit placement in our Edelbrock Test Vehicle. This is the optimal mounting location for the voltage booster unit under the hood of the vehicle due to there being to mechanical devices for the unit to interfere with and the unit can be mounted next to the battery. -
Page 21: Voltage Booster Unit Relay Installation
When installing the voltage booster relay harnesses, pay careful attention not to intercept the wrong wires or your Edelbrock Performer nitrous system will not work properly. -
Page 22: Testing Voltage Booster Unit Before Running
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 checks to ensure all of the work you have done is correct and ready to operate properly. The following procedure is designed to... -
Page 23: Solenoid Inspection And Maintenance
Remove any contaminants that may be present. Make sure solenoid body is clean, dry and free of oils before assembly. 10. Replace the O-Ring, plunger and piston spring. 11. Re-assemble solenoid by reversing disassembly procedure. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Page 23 of 26 Rev. 12/02... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
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 symptom, cause and action required. Determine your problem (symptom), identify the potential problem (cause) and correct the problem (action required). - Page 25 Consult a book concerning proper wiring methods. 10. Malfunctioning nitrous solenoid. a. Inspect solenoid wiring. See “3.0 Electrical System Installation” section. Repair wiring. b. Inspect solenoid. See symptom #2. Rebuild/replace solenoid. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Page 25 of 26 Rev. 12/02...
- Page 26 Bottle should be 10 lbs. above empty bottle weight listed on bottle label when full. b. Check bottle temperature. Maintain 80 to 85 degrees of bottle surface temperature. c. Check bottle valve. Open valve fully d. Check bottle orientation. Mount bottle properly. ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Page 26 of 26 Rev. 12/02...