Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 70405 Edelbrock
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©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 1 of 26 1999-LA TER 4.6L MUST ANG NITROUS SYSTEM Catalog #70405 T able of Contents Page # a. Edelbrock General Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 2 of 26 Thank Y ou…. …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 .
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 3 of 26 Caution!! Before Y ou Install Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System… Please read this Installation manual fully before installing this system.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 4 of 26 WHA T 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 tha t both liquid and gaseous nitrous oxide is delivered into your engine.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 5 of 26 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock 4.6L Mustang Performer EFI Nitrous System Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 6 of 26 1.2 Jet Map Information E delbrock Engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Edelbrock 4.6L Mustang Performer EFI system to ensure the horsepower increase with the nitrous system is as intended.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 7 of 26 1.4 Performer Kit 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 bulkhead concave nut Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 2 ea.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 8 of 26 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 very high pressures.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 9 of 26 2.2 Bottle Orientation Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining a t a stable temperature. Choosing the proper location and orientation for your bottle can grea tly affect the overall operation of the nitrous system.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 10 of 26 2.3 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orienta tion of the nitrous bottle, use the follo wing procedure to install the bottle: 2.3.1 Street Car Installations 1.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 11 of 26 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 lines/components or tires.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 12 of 26 Here is a typical EFI solenoid assembly , mounted in the engine compartment of a vehicle, using an unmodified EFI solenoid bracket. Modifications performed to a solenoid bracket depend on many factors.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 13 of 26 3.1 Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM) Nomenclature Descriptions: A TO… the fuse configuration is A TO. When replacing this fuse, ask for an A TO fuse. “a”… Amperage.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 14 of 26 3.2 Nitrous Electrical System Wiring Diagram.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 15 of 26 3.3 Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the relay and fuse holder wire harness. Most common installations loca te these components inside the driver’ s compartment and c lose to the fuse panel under the dash.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 16 of 26 3.5 Arming Switch and Installation The arming switch is a red, lighted switch tha t is a “MASTER” arming switch for your nitrous system.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 17 of 26 3.6 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (continuation)... The bolts used to attach the microswitch ha ve extra length to allow for spacing the microswitch a way from the bracket to offer a level of adjustability of the microswitch.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 18 of 26 4.0 Voltage Booster Unit Installation and Wiring 4.1 Voltage Booster Relays Bill of Materials Nomenclature Descriptions: A TO...the fuse configura tion is A TO. When replacing this fuse, ask for an A TO fuse.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Relay Relay Socket Socket Ground T o Chassis Positive Output F rom Voltage Booster Unit Pink / Brown + Fuel Pump Wire Blue T o + From VBU Green From Fuel Pump + Red T o Fuel Pump + Fuseholder & Fuse Fuseholder & Fuse Intercept On Acc.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 20 of 26 4.3 Voltage Booster Unit Installation Procedures Determine the mounting location of your Voltage Booster Unit in the engine compartment of your vehic le. This unit should be mounted as close to the battery as possible without coming in contact with the batter y .
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 21 of 26 4.5 Voltage Booster Unit Relay Installation The Voltage Booster Unit Relays need to be mounted in the trunk of the vehicle within range of the fuel pump wiring harness.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 22 of 26 4.6 T esting Voltage Booster Before Running Follow the following steps to ensure that the Voltage Booster Unit is properly installed on you vehic le. Failure to follow these simple steps could result in catastrophic engine damage .
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 23 of 26 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 bottle.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 24 of 26 7.0 T roubleshooting Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System How to use our T roubleshooting Flowchart: The troubleshooting of a nitrous system is basic and straightforward. The symptom chart is divided by symptom, cause and action required.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 25 of 26 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.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0029 Rev . 12/02 Page 26 of 26 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.
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