Edelbrock 70403 Installation Manual

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Summary of 70403

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    Page 1 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 1999-2003 ford f-150 lightning performer efi series nitrous system catalog part #70403 table of contents page # a. General warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Page 2 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 ...

  • Page 3: Caution!!

    Page 3 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 in...

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    Page 4 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 you...

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    Page 5 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 1.0 introduction to your edelbrock 1999-2003 ford lightning performer efi nitrous system within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new edelbrock nitrous system...

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    Page 6 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 1.2 jet map information edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the edelbrock ford lightning performer efi nitrous system to ensure the horsepower increase the nitrous system is as intended. On a typ...

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    Page 7 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 1.4 edelbrock 1999-2003 ford f-150 lightning performer efi series kit contents qty. Description nozzle and nozzle hardware 1 nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 nitrous fan spr...

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    Page 8 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 2.0 performer efi system installation 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 ...

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    Page 9 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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...

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    Page 10 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 truck installations 1. Disconnect the vehicle...

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    Page 11 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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/co...

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    Page 12 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 2.7 nitrous spray nozzle installation 1. Determine nozzle mounting location in air inlet pipe, between air filter and throttle body, making sure the nozzle, mounting collar, and the feed line from solenoid to noz...

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    Page 13 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 2.8 efi vacuum “tee” installation 1. Install the recommended jet into the efi vacuum “tee” and tighten fitting securely. 2. Remove vacuum line from the vehicle’s fuel pressure regulator. 3. Install vacuum line fr...

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    Page 14 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 item # quantity description 1 1 ea. Activation microswitch 2 1 ea. Activation microswitch bracket (not shown) 3 2 ea. Activation microswitch mounting nut 4 2 ea. Activation microswitch mounting screw 5 1 ea. 30 a...

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    Ba tter y fuse rela y socket socket switched +12v arming switch solenoid 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 13 15 13 5 6 (2) (2) (2) (2) ©2002 edelbrock...

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    Page 16 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 17 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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...

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    Page 18 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 positi...

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    Page 19 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 w...

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    Page 20 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 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 actio...

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    Page 21 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 4. Malfunctioning arming switch. A. With ignition "on", turn arming switch "on." connect test light to battery "-" (negative) terminal. Check for power at terminal #1 wire on arming switch. B. If power is present...

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    Page 22 of 22 catalog #70403 brochure no. 63-0147 ©2003 edelbrock corporation rev. 1/03 3. Spark plug heat range too high. A. Verify what heat range the spark plug is, and how it functions in a high load, high performance application. 1. Install a performance spark plug. 2. Reduce spark plug heat ra...