Edelbrock 70207 Installation Manual

Manual is about: LT1 CAMARO / FIREBIRD / IMPALA PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM

Summary of 70207

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 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 oxide come some im...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 lt1 camaro / firebird / impala performer efi series nitrous system table of contents page # a. Before you install your edelbrock nitrous system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 b. What is ni...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 2 of 27 lt1 camaro / firebird / impala performer efi series nitrous system table of contents page # 3.0 electrical system installation (continuation) 3.8 fuel booster pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 3 of 27 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 including ratch...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 4 of 27 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 engine. It ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 5 of 27 1.0 introduction to your edelbrock lt1 performer efi nitrous system ….About this manual! Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new edelbrock nitrous system. Watch for t...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 6 of 27 1.2 jet map information edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the edelbrock lt1 performer efi system to ensure the horsepower increase the nitrous system is as intended. On a typically stock lt1 engine, you can...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 7 of 27 qty. Description nozzle and nozzle hardware 1 nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead concave nut solenoids and solenoid hardware 2 performer nitrous solenoids...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 8 of 27 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 high pressures. ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 9 of 27 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 affect the overall ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 10 of 27 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’s battery. ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 11 of 27 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/components or t...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 12 of 27 2.6.2 nitrous solenoids mounting (continued) 9. Verify the desired mounting location for the solenoid assembly. 10. After mounting location is determined, tighten all fittings. 11. Remove assembly from vise and mount solenoid...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 13 of 27 2.8 efi vacuum “tee” installation 1. Install the .042 jet into the efi vacuum “tee” and tighten the fitting securely. 2. Remove vacuum line from the vehicle’s fuel pressure regulator. 3. Install vacuum line from the vehicle’s...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 14 of 27 2.10 fuel pump installation 2.10.1 (camaro, firebird) warning: before performing any of these steps, relieve the pressure in the fuel system. 1. Locate the fuel filter on the under-carriage of the car. Disconnect the hard fue...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 15 of 27 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 hardware and ins...

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    2001 edelbrock corpor ation brochure no . 63-0020 © r e v. 10/01 p age 16 of 27 3.3 nitrous electrical system w iring diagram.

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 17 of 27 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 to the fuse p...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 18 of 27 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 engaging any...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 19 of 27 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 offer a level of adjustability of the microswitch. A...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 20 of 27 3.8 fuel booster pump electrical components bill of materials (bom) item # quantity description 1 1 ea. 30 amp relay 2 1 ea. Wire harness with integral relay/fuse holder 3 1 ea. 16/18, splice connector 4 3 ea. 14/16g 3/8” rin...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 21 of 27 3.9 fuel booster pump electrical system installation procedures determine the location of the fuel booster relay and fuse holder wire harness. Most common installations locate these components inside the driver’s compartment ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 22 of 27 3.11 knock sensor by-pass relay components bill of materials (bom) item # quantity description 1 1 ea. 30 amp relay 2 1 ea. Knock sensor relay harness 3 2 ea. 16/18 splice connector 4 2 ea. 16/18g butt connector 3.12 knock se...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 23 of 27 3.12 knock sensor by-pass relay installation (continued) the wire harness attached to the relay includes 4 feet of color-coded wires to make the electrical system installation for your edelbrock nitrous system as easy as poss...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 24 of 27 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 work you have ...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 25 of 27 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 required. D...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 26 of 27 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. C. Check...

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    2001 edelbrock corporation brochure no. 63-0020 © rev. 10/01 page 27 of 27 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 nitrous bot...