Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 71001 Edelbrock
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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 . With the use of nitrous oxide come some important safety considerations.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 1 of 21 PERFORMER SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM FOR 2002-LA TER ACURA RSX, RSX TYPE S , AND 2003 HONDA CIVIC Si CA T ALOG #71001 T able of Contents Page # a. Before Y ou Install Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System .
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 2 of 21 Caution!! Before Y ou Install Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System… Please read this installation manual fully before installing this system.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 3 of 21 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 that both liquid and gaseous nitrous oxide is delivered into your engine.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 4 of 21 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock Performer Nitrous System ….about this manual! Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 5 of 21 1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the 2002-Later Acura RSX P erformer Nitrous System to ensure the horsepower increase provided by the nitrous system is as intended.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 6 of 21 QTY . DESCRIPTION Nozzle and Nozzle Hardware 1 Nitrous nozzle 1 Nitrous nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 Nitrous noz.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 7 of 21 2.0 Performer Series Nitrous System Installation 2.1 Nitrous Bottle Mounting The nitrous oxide storage cylinder is typically called a “nitrous bottle”. It is an aluminum c ylinder , designed and manufactured to withstand very high pressures.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 8 of 21 2.2 Nitrous Bottle Mounting Instructions Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining a t a stable temperature.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 9 of 21 2.4 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orienta tion of the nitrous bottle, use the following procedure to install the bottle: 2.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 10 of 21 2.5 Nitrous Feed Line Mounting 1. Determine the route your main nitrous feed line will follow . Ensure the pa th does not route the nitrous feed line too close to the exhaust system, suspension, electrical lines/components or tires.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 11 of 21 2.6.1 Nitrous Solenoid Mounting and Installation 1. Hold the 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.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 12 of 21 Shown above is the correct and incorrect nozzle depth. Be certain that the nozzle protrudes as shown to prevent severe engine damage.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 13 of 21 2.8 Fuel Line Installation Before performing any of these steps, relieve the fuel pressure in the vehicles fuel system. 1. Remove the engine cover shield and intake boot to gain access to the fuel line.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 14 of 21 3.1 Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM) 3.2 Nomenclature Descriptions: A TO… the fuse configuration is A TO. When replacing this fuse, ask for an A TO fuse.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 15 of 21 Battery + _ Fuse Socket Socket Relay Switched +12V Arming Switch 14 13 15 11 7 12 8 16 1 8 8 10 11 2 3 4 6 5 RED WHITE BLACK Supply Volts On ACC Ground _ Ground Ground Ground (2) (2) (2) Microswitch W ARNING! DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS TERMINAL Solenoid 3.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 16 of 21 3.4 Nitrous Electrical System Installation Procedures Determine the location of the Relay and Fuse Holder wire harness. Most common installa tions locate these components inside the driver’ s compartment and close to the fuse panel under the dash.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 17 of 21 3.6 Arming Switch and Installation The arming switch is a red, lighted switch that is a “MASTER” arming switch for your nitrous system.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 18 of 21 3.7 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (Continued) 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 Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 19 of 21 5.0 T roubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 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 Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 20 of 21 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.
©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 9/02 Brochure No. 63-0142 Catalog #71001 Page 21 of 21 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.
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