Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Performer 70070 Edelbrock
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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 important safety considerations.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 1 of 25 PERFORMER RPM SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM Table of Contents Page # a. Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 2 of 25 Caution!! Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System… Please read this Installation manual fully before installing this system.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 3 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 into your engine.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 4 of 25 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock Performer RPM Nitrous System ….about this manual! Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 5 of 25 1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Performer RPM system to provide jetting maps for two different jetting levels. These jet combinations are supplied with this system to enable you to vary your engine’s power output.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 6 of 25 1.4 Performer RPM Kit Bill of Materials Qty. Description Plates and Plate Hardware 1 ea. Performer RPM Pro-Flo Plate, 70070 System 2 ea. Pro-Flo Gaskets 4 ea. Carb Studs Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 1 ea.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 7 of 25 2.0 Performer RPM 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.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 8 of 25 2.2 Bottle Orientation Bottle placement is critical to the performance of your nitrous system.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 9 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.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 10 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 lines/components or tires.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 11 of 25 2.6 Nitrous Solenoid Mounting and Installation 1. Hold the nitroous solenoid securely (like in a bench vise) being careful not to harm the solenoid or block the inlet outlet of the solenoid.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 12 of 25 2.7 Fuel Solenoid Mounting and Installation 1. Hold the fuel solenoid securely (like in a bench vise) being careful not to harm the solenoid or block the inlet or outlet of the solenoid.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 13 of 25 2.9 Nitrous Injection Plate Installation The Edelbrock Nitrous System injection plate is a precision-designed CNC-machined component.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 14 of 25 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.
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2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 16 of 25 2.11.1 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 panel under the dash.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 17 of 25 This is a picture of an un-modified and “ready to install” microswitch assembly. The microswitch bracket has several mounting positions available for clocking of the switch.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 18 of 25 2.14 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (continuation)... Due to the wide variety of throttle linkage combinations in use, it is impossible to supply a microswitch bracket custom tailored to each application.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 19 of 25 4.0 Baseline Tuning Suggestions Utilizing nitrous oxide as a power adder is similar to a supercharger or a turbocharger in that it increases the amount of air an engine can get from atmospheric conditions.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 20 of 25 5.0 Ignition Timing and Nitrous Because we are oxidizing the air/fuel mix going into the engine when nitrous oxide is used, we must pay close attention to the ignition timing profile.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 21 of 25 5.0 Ignition Timing and Nitrous (continuation) 5. What Happened? Did your vehicle go faster? Slower? What did the engine sound like? Did the nitrous system work? Refer to the timing charts, and examine spark plugs for signs of detonation.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 22 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, cause and action required.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 23 of 25 Symptom #4… 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.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 24 of 25 Symptom #5… Engine detonates mildly when system is activated. 1. Excessive ignition timing. a. Check Timing. i. Reduce timing in 2-degree increments for every 50 hp. 2. Inadequate octane fuel.
2001 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0040 © Rev. 11/01 Page 25 of 25 Symptom #8… Vehicle surges under acceleration when system is activated. 1. Inadequate nitrous supply. a. Weigh bottle. i. Bottle should be 10 lbs. above empty bottle weight listed on bottle label when full.
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