Edelbrock 70003 Installation Manual

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 1 of 28 2-stage performer rpm nitrous system catalog #70003 & #70004 table of contents page # a. Edelbrock general warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 2 of 28 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...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 3 of 28 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 too...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 4 of 28 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 ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 5 of 28 1.0 introduction to your edelbrock 2-stage performer rpm nitrous system within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new edelbrock nitrous syste...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 6 of 28 1.2 jet map information edlebrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the 2-stage performer rpm system to provide jetting maps for the two separate plates at different jetting levels. The...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 7 of 28 1.3 engine operation considerations when used correctly, nitrous oxide safely elevates cylinder pressures and temperatures while increasing combustion rate. These characteristics make the engine ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 8 of 28 1.4 2-stage performer rpm nitrous system bill of materials qty. Description plate and hardware 1 ea. 2-stage performer rpm nitrous plate 2 ea. Plate gaskets 4 ea. Carburetor studs solenoids and s...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 9 of 28 2.0 nitrous system installation 2.1 nitrous bottle installation the nitrous oxide storage cylinder is typically called a “nitrous bottle”. It is an aluminum cylinder, designed and manufactured to...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 10 of 28 2.2 bottle orientation 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 great...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 11 of 28 2.3 nitrous bottle installation after you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedure to install the bottle: 2.3.1 street car installations 1....

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 12 of 28 2.4 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, e...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 13 of 28 2.5.2 performer solenoid assembly 1. Hold the performer nitrous solenoid securely (such as in a bench vise) being careful not to harm the solenoid or block the inlet or outlet of the solenoid. 2...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 14 of 28 2.6 mounting your solenoids (continuation)... Remember that there are many factors to take into account when mounting your solenoids. Make sure that you mount the solenoids within line length of...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 15 of 28 2.8 nitrous injection plate installation the edelbrock nitrous system injection plate is a precision-designed cnc-machined component. It has been designed to safely introduce a precise, metered ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 16 of 28 3.1 nitrous electrical components bill of materials (bom) nomenclature descriptions: ato… the fuse configuration is ato. When replacing this fuse, ask for an ato fuse. “a”… amperage. Important: ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corpora tion brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev . 03/04 p a ge 17 of 28 3.2 nitrous electrical system wiring diagram.

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 18 of 28 3.3 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 comp...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 19 of 28 3.5 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 t...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 20 of 28 3.6 microswitch installation and wiring (continuation)... The bolts used to attach the microswitch have extra length to allow for spacing the microswitch away from the bracket to offer a level o...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 21 of 28 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 e...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 22 of 28 5.0 baseline tuning suggestions utilizing nitrous oxide as a power adder is similar to a supercharger or a turbocharger in that it increases the amount of air an engine can get over a naturally ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 23 of 28 6.0 ignition timing and nitrous because we are oxidizing the air/fuel mix going into the engine when nitrous oxide is used, we must pay close attention to the ignition timing profile. Remember, ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 24 of 28 7.0 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 ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 25 of 28 8.0 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 ...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 26 of 28 symptom #4… no change in performance when system is activated. 1. System wired incorrectly. A. Compare wiring to schematic. I. Wire per instructions. 2. Loose ground wires. A. Connect test light...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 27 of 28 symptom #5… engine detonates mildly when system is activated. 1. Excessive ignition timing. A. Check timing. I. Reduce timing in 2-degree increments for every 50 hp. 2. Inadequate octane fuel. A...

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    ©2004 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0190 - dc/mc rev. 03/04 catalog #70003 & #70004 page 28 of 28 symptom #8… vehicle surges under acceleration when system is activated. 1. Inadequate nitrous supply. A. Weigh bottle. I. Bottle should be 10 lbs. Above empty bottle weight listed on bottle labe...