Edelbrock 63-0144 Installation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Edelbrock Nitrous Oxide Injection System Installation Instructions

Summary of 63-0144

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    ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 the use of nitrous oxid...

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    Page 1 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 mercury marauder performer efi series nitrous system catalog #70406 table of contents page # a. Before you install your edelbrock nitrous system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Page 2 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 i...

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    Page 3 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 yo...

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    Page 4 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 1.0 introduction to your edelbrock mercury marauder performer efi nitrous system within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new edelbrock nitrous system. Watch...

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    Page 5 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 1.2 jet map information edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the edelbrock mercury marauder performer efi system to ensure the horsepower increase the nitrous system is as intended. On a typicall...

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    Page 6 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 qty. Description nozzle and nozzle hardware 1 90º nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 straight nitrous fan spray nozzle 2 nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 2 nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead concave nut solenoi...

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    Page 7 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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, designed and manufactured to withstand very hi...

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    Page 8 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 2.2 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 affec...

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    Page 9 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 vehicl...

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    Page 10 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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/c...

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    Page 11 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 2.6.2 nitrous solenoids mounting (continued) 7. Install solenoid assembly in desired location. 8. Leave all wiring loose for electrical systems installation . 9. Connect main nitrous feed line to inlet fitting (...

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    Page 12 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 nozzle 2 installation (continuation) 1. Determine nozzle mounting location in the intake boot just before the throttle body. 2. Remove the intake boot. 3. Wearing safety glasses, drill a 7/16” hole in the intake...

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    Page 13 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 ha...

  • Page 15: Batter

    P a ge 14 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corpora tion rev . 9/02 batter y fuse relay socket socket switched +12v arming switch 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...

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    Page 15 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 3.4 nitrous electrical system installation procedures determine the location of the relay and fuse holder wire harness. Most common installations locate these components inside the driver’s compartment and close...

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    Page 16 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 o...

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    Page 17 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 if necessary. After determining the posit...

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    Page 18 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 system checks to ensure all of the ...

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    Page 19 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 acti...

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    Page 20 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 perform...

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    Page 21 of 21 ©2002 edelbrock corporation rev. 10/02 brochure no. 63-0144 catalog #70406 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 t...