Edelbrock 70402 Installation Manual

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 1 of 25 ford 5.0l/4.6l performer rpm efi nitrous system catalog #70402 table of contents page # a. Edelbrock general warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 2 of 25 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 u...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 3 of 25 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...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 4 of 25 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 in...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 5 of 25 1.0 introduction to your edelbrock 5.0l/4.6l performer rpm efi nitrous system within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new edelbrock nitrous system. Wat...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 6 of 25 1.2 jet map information edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the edelbrock 5.0l/4.6l performer rpm efi system to ensure the horsepower increase with the nitrous system is as intended. On a t...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 7 of 25 1.4 performer nitrous system bill of materials qty. Description nozzle and nozzle hardware 1 ea. Nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 ea. Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 ea. Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulk...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 8 of 25 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 withstand v...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 9 of 25 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 greatly affect the...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 10 of 25 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. Disconnect ...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 11 of 25 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, electrical li...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 12 of 25 shown above is a typical efi solenoid assembly using an unmodified efi solenoid bracket as well as an exploded view of the nitrous solenoid assembly. Modifications performed to a solenoid bracket depend on ...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 13 of 25 2.7 fuel pressure safety switch installation 1. Locate the fuel rail test port fitting. 2. Make sure the vehicle’s engine is cool. Release pressure in the fuel system by pressing down on the valve in the ce...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 14 of 25 2.9 fuel pump installation (continuation) 5. Measure and cut a length of the supplied fuel hose from the outlet of the fuel pump to the fuel hose that runs towards the engine compartment. Connect one end of...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 15 of 25 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: the wiring h...

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    Ca talog p art #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 p a ge 16 of 25 3.2 nitrous electrical system wiring diagram.

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 17 of 25 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 compartment and ...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 18 of 25 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 time and capa...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 19 of 25 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 of adjustabil...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 20 of 25 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 ...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 21 of 25 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 dr...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 22 of 25 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...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 23 of 25 6.0 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 symptom, cau...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 24 of 25 symptom #5… 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 to battery ...

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    Catalog part #70402 brochure no. 63-0164 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 02/03 page 25 of 25 symptom #6… engine detonates mildly when system is activated. 1. Inadequate octane fuel. A. Verify what gasoline you use. I. Use higher-octane fuel. 2. Spark plug heat range too high. A. Verify what heat ra...