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1. ee aaa eee eii 10 SOl6noid MOUNTING EE 10 Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation 11 Fuel Rail Hobbs Adapt Lea aaa aaa aaa ian ca 12 Fuel Pressure Safety Switch 12 Electrical System Installation Electrical Components Bill of Materials 13 Nomenclature Descriptions 13 Electrical System Wiring Diagram sse 14 Electrical System Installation Procedures 15 Relay and Fuse Holder Installation een 15 Arming Switch and Installation aaa 16 Microswitch Installation and Wiing aaa aaa oaza nana cccaca 16 17 Final Electrical Installation Recommenaations 17 Before You Run Your Edelbrock Nitrous System Fuel System Check 18 Nitrous System Check 18 Troubleshooting and Routine 19 21 Page 1 9 Caution Before You Install Your Edelbrock Please read this Installation manual fully before installing this system You will need to have available the following tools Socket set including ratchets and extensions Screwdrivers Pliers Bench vise Wire crimping pliers wire strippers Floor jack V2. EDELBROCK NITROUS SYSTEMS 21 INSTALLATI O EE a wn TN 2700 California Street Torrance California 90503 Tech Line 800 416 Tech Fax 310 972 E Mail edelbrock edelbrock com 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 manual has been written to help you during the installation and use of your Edelbrock Nitrous System Please read it completely before you install and use your system Please pay close attention to the eginning of each section The information contained there specifically pertains Please take the time to read and understand the following By installing your Edelbrock Nitrous System you indicate you have read this document and you agree It is the responsibility of the purchaser to follow all installation instruction guidelines and safety procedures supplied with the Edelbrock Nitrous Systems It is also the responsibility of the purchaser to determine the compatibility of the product with the vehicle or the device on wh Edelbrock Corporation assumes no responsibility for damages occurring from misuse abu installation improper operation lack of responsible care or all previously stated reasons resulting from tibility with other manufacturer s products and or systems Edelbr
3. Bottle Valve Installed on all bottle valves used in Edelbrock Nitrous Systems is a Pressure e or PRD It is a safety valve designed to vent the contents of the bottle into the atmosphere in case of a catastrophic event like a collision It is also installed to prevent the over pressurization of the bottle Unsafe bottle pressure is caused by over filling or elevated bottle Pressure Relief 660 High There are two types of PRD s Internal piping and external 9 O9 amp v ju Nitrous Exit type requires a safety blowdown tube designed to route bottle into the atmosphere Bottle Safety Information Do not attempt to remove the bottle valve Please return your bottle to Edelbrock if required to the siphon tube inside the bottle or the bottle valve itself heat the outside of your nitrous bottle with an open flame like that of a torch strike the surface of your nitrous bottle with a heavy or sharp object drop your nitrous bottle attempt to grind off or destroy any imprinted markings on the face of the bottle remove modify or otherwise tamper with the safety valve on the bottle valve Before you use the Edelbrock bottle mounting brackets to mount a nitrous bottle in a vehicle intended for use in racing or sanctioned events check with the san local racetrack for any rules regarding bottle installation Most associations require the bottle nted within the confines of the safety roll cage with the safety pressure relief ca
4. a bench vise being careful not to harm the solenoid or block the inlet or outlet of the solenoid Install nitrous filter fitting Blue fitting 4AN X 1 8 NPT using liquid Teflon in the inlet port of the nitrous solenoid Install one of the 1 8 NPT male sides of solenoid tee using liquid Teflon on the outlet port of the nitrous solenoid The female port of solenoid tee should Install the remaining 1 8 NPT male end of the solenoid tee using liquid Teflon into the inlet port of the second nitrous solenoid Rotate second solenoid so Install the 3AN x 1 8 NPT blue straight fitting into the outlet port of second nitrous solenoid 6 Using liguid Teflon install 1 8 NPT pipe plug into remaining opening of solenoid i Remove nitrous solenoid assembly from vise ii Attach EFI solenoid bracket to the bottom of the solenoids ii Verify the desired mounting location for the solenoid assembly Install solenoid assembly in desired location Leave all wiring loose for electrical systems installation Connect main nitrous feed line to inlet fitting amp AN x 1 8 NPT nitrous filter fitting 7 8 9 Here is a typical EFI solenoid assembly mounted in the engine compartment of our Ford Focus using a non solenoid bracket Modifications performed to a solenoid bracket depend on many factors When mounting the solenoid assembly on the vehicle considerations should be taken regarding any potential interference with the vehicle s
5. correct Page 20 Symptom 6 Vehicle surges under acceleration when system is activated 1 Inadeguate nitrous supply a 1 e should be 10 lbs above empty bottle weight listed on bottle label when full b Check bottle temperature 1 5 degrees of bottle surface temperature Check bottle valve 1 d Check bottle orientation See pages 7 8 1 Mount bottle properly Solenoid inspection and maintenance 1 10 11 Close valve on nitrous bottle Make sure all nitrous and fuel supply lines are free of pressure before removal of any system a Empty main nitrous supply line at the nitrous bottle Take care to not breathe or expose your b open pressurized fuel lines over a hot engine Have a fuel safe container ready to catch all fuel that escapes from the fuel line Avoid breathing fuel vapors and protect your Remove nitrous fuel solenoid from the engine and securely clamp it into a vise taking great care Remove the solenoid cover retaining nut from top of the nitrous fuel solenoid and housing from nitrous fuel solenoid base Unscrew stem from nitrous fuel solenoid base Do this by using a solenoid stem by double nutting the stem and unscrewing the stem from the housing body Do not use pliers on solenoid stem damage to the stem will result Remove the stem spring and plunger from the solenoid base paying close attention to the way they are assembled Examine the plunger seal for swelling cuts and abrasi
6. liquids such as water or gasoline This is an example of an unmodified and a ready to install microswitch assembly The microswitch bracket has several mounting positions available for clocking of the switch It also is of a universal length and can be attached to several positions on a Page 16 3 7 Microswitch Installation and Wiring Continued The bolts used to attach the microswitch have extra length to allow for spa microswitch away from the bracket if necessary After determining the position of the microswitch we recommend trimming the bolts for a clean installation Due to the wide variety of throttle linkage combinations in use it is impossible to supply a microswitch bracket custom tailored to each application The universal bracket supplied will need to be modified to fit your specific application M Here is the microswitch no assembly mounted on our Ford Focus We utilized an existing hole on the throttle cable bracket It is an of many ways in which to mount a microswitch on your manifold The microswitch bracket allows for many different positions The microswitch bracket can be modified to clear almost any potential interference around the throttle link Be M E The microswitch bracket is drilled to allow many different switch mounting positions ws the microswitch to be positioned in such a manner that it will engage the throttle linkage without interfer
7. only the product itself and not the cost of installation or removal Edelbrock Corporation shall not be liable for any and all consequential damages the breach of any written or implied warranty pertaining to this sale in excess of the purchase If you have any questions regarding a product or installation please contact our Technical Department toll free at 1 800 416 8628 from 7 00am to 5 00pm PST Monday through Friday Thank you again for choosing Edelbrock Nitrous Systems EDELBROCK NITROUS SYSTEMS FORD FOCUS PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM 3 0 4 0 5 0 a b C 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 8 1 3 2 3 8 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 4 1 4 2 Table of Contents Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitr __ What is Nitrous Oxide eee aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa zana acaea Safety Tips for Working with Nitrous Oxide ea aaa aaa aaaaaaaacc 3 Introduction to the Edelbrock Nitrous Systems Kit General Information 4 Jet Map Information 5 Engine Operation Considerations aaa aaa aaa 5 Performer EFI Series Nitrous System Bill of Materials 6 Performer EFI Series Nitrous System Installation Doc eet 7 Nitrous Bottle Mounting Instructions e ee eee eaa eee aaa aaa HH 8 Bottle Orientation cor A OR Une dens 8 Nitrous Bottle Installaton 9 Nitrous Feed Line Mounting
8. ring Rubber insulators for brackets 4AN x 660 Bottle nut and washer bottle bracket 5 16 x 18 x 1 Nuts bottle bracket 5 16 x 18 4AN x 18 ft main feed line Electrical System Components Electrical Component Package see page 13 for BOM 2 0 Performer System Installations 2 1 Bottle Valve Handle Pictured 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 The valve on flow design that allows easy opening and closing which controls the nitrous flow to the engine compartment Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining at a stable temperature In vehicles such as Corvettes where the bottle must be mounted in an area subject to direct sunlight it is suggested that the bottle be shielded with a bo If the bottle is mounted inside the passenger compartment or in a space that has ent such as hatchbacks or vehicles that feature fold down rear seats the pressure relief device PRD valve must be vented exte the cockpit This procedure will prevent the passenger compartment from filling with a Id the safety pressure relief valve rupture Special consideration should be made to protect the bottle installation by not placing the bottle in a known crumple or crash zone within the vehicle At no time should the bottle be mounted within the seat Here is the Performer
9. vehicle Inspect fuel rail where Fuel Rail Hobbs adapter and Fuel Pressure Safety Switch have been installed for any leaks Nitrous System Check 1 With the vehicle s engine running slowly open nitrous bott There should be no change in engine idle speed If idle speed changes close nitrous bottle valve immediately and refer to the Troubleshooting 21 Inspect nitrous lines and fittings for leaks using a soapy water mixt If any of the fittings connections show bubbling around the attachment nut or on the the fitting shut the nitrous bottle valve off immediately and dry the fitting before attempting any service to that particular If the engine idle does not come up and all of the fittings appear to be leak you have successfully completed the installation of you Edelbrock Nitrous System Page 18 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 action required Determine your problem symptom identify the potential problem cause and correct the problem action required Symptom 1 Change in engine speed when nitrous bottle valve is opened 1 Malfunctioning nitrous solenoid a Refer to solenoid inspection and repair on page 21 b Repair replace solenoid 2 Contamination in nitrous solenoid a Refer to solenoid inspection and repair on page 21 b Engi
10. STER arming switch for your system Without it your nitrous system would be on all of the time and capable of engaging anytime you go to wide tle conditions with your vehicle The switch when in the armed position is well lit Therefore it should be placed in an obvious position well within the line of sight and easy reach of the driver Please refer to the procedures below for the instal Locate the final position of your arming switch Drill a 1 2 hole for the switch location Insert the switch from behind the mounting hole and secure with the switch nut wire until all other mechanical components are in place Please see the electrical system installation instructions for further information Bom lar included with the switch for applications that require special 3 7 Microswitch Installation and Wiring The function of your microswitch is to enable your nitrous system It should be insta so that the switch is forced closed by coming in contact with the throttle linkage only at The nitrous system must only function at fully MICROSWITCH SAFETY INFORMATION 1 Do not allow wring from the microswitch to come in contact with heat sources on the intake manifold such as EGR risers or passageways 2 Do run wires to the microswitch that can create interference with the operation 3 The microswitch must be located in such a way as to be clear of the normal operation of the throttle linkage 4 directly expose the microswitch to
11. ase call the Edelbrock technical department with any questions concerning electrical wiring T When working with electrical systems in your vehicle it is a good idea to have a service manual LE is also good practice to have a book that specializes in the techniques required when working with vehicular electrical systems m HOLIMS ALJAYS sunss3He 191 5 TVNINN33L SIHL OL 193NNO9 LON Od iSNINHYVM LIHAR 193208 385073 3 H3010H4S11 AHZLLYS O3HOLIMS weibeig waysAs jea EE 3 4 3 5 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 You can also mount the Relay and Fuse Holder and harness close to the battery However these connectors are water resistant not waterproof s reguired when mounting this assembly under the hood of your vehicle Wire Schematic Origin and Destination Map Main System Bat Relay Harness Bat Volt Signal Ring Voltage Arming Switch Arming Switch Underdash Switched Spade Wire 12V Intercept KI Safety Switch Grnd pup Relay and Fuse Holder Installation The wire harness attached to the relay and fuse holder includes 8 feet of color to make the electrical system installation for your Edelbrock Nitrous System as easy as possible We recommend that you do not cut any le
12. ectly The most efficient mounting is the lay down position with the valve handle toward the front of the vehicle This position allows the greatest amount of liquid to be used before the siphon tube begins to pick up gaseous nitrous 2 4 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orientation of the nitrous bottle use the Ook procedure to install the bottle Street Car Installations Disconnect vehicle s battery Determine the location of the bottle within the confines of the rear of the vehicle Once a mounting location has been determined raise the vehicle f safety practices involved in working on a vehicle from under the vehicle and verify fuel tank s brake lines emissions equipment or structural members in the way of potential mounting bolt locations It may be necessary to remove the fuel tank depending on the location Install the rubber insulators within the bottle brackets Slip bottle into the mounting brackets Using the mounting bracket bolt holes as templates mark an area for each of the brackets with chalk metal marking pen scribe or marking pen to locate the bolt Wearing your safety glasses drill two 2 3 8 mounting holes for each bracket If heater blanket is used brackets must be installed 8 1 2 inches apart from each Install the bottle mounting brackets using Grade 8 bolts nuts included with kit Use fender washer underneath the vehicle for sh
13. eet metal Tighten the mounting bolts using a thread locking compound not included with kit Mock up Safety Blowdown tube on bottle to find where tube will go through floor Mark floor where tube appears it will go Wearing your safety glasses use a 1 2 drill bit and drill through Install Safety Blowdown tube on bottle and cut off excess tube so that only 1 to 2 inches are protruding below floor Shown here is a bottle with a bottle bracket properly installed with the rubber insulator The distance between the bottle brackets is somewhat adjustable Remember mount the short bottle bracket at least 1 from the bottom of the bracket and never cov of the bottle label with a bottle bracket attempt to install the bottle in the bracket without the rubber insulator The bottle hoop on the bracket is dimensioned to include the thickness of the 2 4 2 Race Car Nitrous Bottle Installations Install the bottle brackets in accordance to race track and or sanctioning body rules Contact the factory for assistance with meeting sanctioning body rules Nitrous Bottle Installations For Vehicles With Hatchbacks Or Trunk Areas That Are Connected With The Passenger Please contact Edelbrock for more information 2 5 2 6 Nitrous Feed Line Mounting 1 Determine the route your main nitrous feed line will follow Ensure the path does the nitrous feed line too close to the exhaust system suspension electrical lines componen
14. ehicle jack stands Safety glasses Power Tools Power drill Drill bits 1 4 1 2 and 3 8 You should understand the following skills ORRO LJ Power tool safety procedures Undercar safety procedures Proper measuring techniques Proper electrical assembly techniques Basic engine operation and tuning Anytime you have questions or concerns with your Edelbrock Nitrous System please call our technical support hotline at 1 800 416 8628 before you start your engine Page 2 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 It is Which is what produces the added horsepower By injecting more oxygen and a corresponding fuel signal we create the additi turbocharger does Nitrous Oxide is considered an oxidizer and not a fuel Therefore nitrous oxide is non itself Because nitrous oxide is a cryogenic the same safety methods in handling dry nitrous Direct contact with the skin will cause a burn similar to contact with dry ice The exception in using nitrous oxide comes from increased breathing hazards associated with the gaseous properties of Nitrous Oxide is offered for sale in two common grades which are U S P and Nytrous Plus U S P nitrous oxide is medical grade nitrous oxide Its common use is dental and veterinary anesthesia as well a
15. ing with its norma bracket may be manipulated bent twisted and or cut to best suit your combination oswitch so the actuation arm is triggered by throttle linkage making sure all wiring and the bracket do not interfere with the s Adjust microswitch to ensure the actuation arm clicks at the same point you linkage reaches wide open throttle against the throttle stop 3 8 Final Electrical installation Recommendations At this time it is advised that you double i all wires so that they do not come in contact with any heat sources 2 the wires that lead from the microswitch to ensure they do not interfere with the operation of the throttle linkage 3 Make sure the relay and the fuse are serviceable and mounted securely You are ready to hook up your battery and prepare your vehicle to run Page 17 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 work you have done is correct and ready to operate properly The following procedure is designed to validate the operation of your nitrous MI Before performing steps 1 thru 4 make sure that the nitrous bottle is closed 4 1 4 2 and main nitrous supply line is emp Fuel System Check gt Hook all battery leads check all wires and leads for signs of heat and proper connections Start your
16. ld be 10 Ibs above empty bottle weight listed on bottle label when b Check bottle pressure 1 950 psi for optimum system performance c Check bottle temperature 1 n 80 to 85 degrees of bottle surface temperature d Check bottle valve 1 Open valve fully e Check bottle orientation See p 1 Mount bottle properly Incorrect nitrous jetting a Compare jetting to recommended values See page 5 1 b Verify the number stamped in the jet 1 Acquire the right size jets and install correct jets us solenoid wiring a Inspect solenoid wiring See pages 13 14 for wiring information b Repair wiring as necessary unctioning nitrous solenoid a Inspect solenoid wiring See pages 13 14 for wiring information 1 Repair wiring as necessary b Inspect solenoid See symptom 2 1 Rebuild replace solenoid Engine detonates mildly when system is activa Excessive ignition timing a 1 Reduce timing in 2 degree increments for every 50 hp a Verify what gasoline you use 1 Spark plug heat range too high a Verify what heat range he 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 range Too much nitrous flow a Verify the size of the nitrous jet 1 Install the proper nitrous jet b Check bottle temperature and pressure 1 Ensure before every nitrous usage that you only use nitrous when the d pressure of your bottle are
17. ne runs excessively rich when system is activated 1 Nitrous bottle valve not fully opened a Check bottle valve b Open valve fully 2 Nitrous bottle mounted improperly a Mount bottle properly See manual pages 7 8 for more information 3 Plugged nitrous filter a Clean and or replace nitrous filter b Seenitrous solenoid symptom 1 4 Low bottle pressure a 1 Bottle should be 10 lbs above empty bottle weight listed on bottle label b 1 Maintain 80 to 85 degrees of bottle surface temperature No change in performance when system i 1 System wired incorrectly a Compare wiring to schematic See page 14 b Wire per instructions a Connect test light to battery positive terminal Check for continuity at grounds b Tighten repair loose gr 3 No power to arming switch a With ignition on connect test light to battery lt negative terminal Check for at pole 1 on arming switch b Repair wiring as necessary 4 Malfunctioning arming switch a With ignition on turn arming switch on Connect test light to battery terminal Check for power at terminal 1 wire on arming switch b If power is present replace arming switch 5 Malfunctioning microswitch a Turn arming toggle off Close throttle microswitch check for continuity between microswitch wiring terminals b If continuity is present replace microswitch Page 19 Inadeguate nitrous supply a 1 Bottle shou
18. ngths of wires from the wire harness or complete the wiring of the nitrous system until all of the mechanical com securely mounted in their permanent locations Once all of the solenoids and switches are placed then route the un cut wires from the harness to each location allowing enough wire length on each circuit to not interfere with S heat sources brackets etc Pay particular attention to sharp edges along the route of your wire harness as they can chafe the wire and cause your system to After you have accounted for the routing of your wires follow the Wire Harness Schematic on page 14 and use the Origin and Destination Map as a guide for which electrical connectors are used in each circuit you have decided the location of the relay and fuse holder secure them with fasteners not included with kit such as sheet metal screws bolts and nuts etc Allow for some slack in the red wire that connects the relay and fuse holders together mounting your relay and fuse holder make sure the mounting surface is strong enough to support servicing the relay and fuse easy Also ensure you allow for some slack in the wire that joins the fuse holder to the relay mount This will avoid any poten power due to stress on the wire harness The fuse is covered by the fuse mount housing The relay for the Performer EFI system is and the fuse is Page 15 3 6 Arming Switch and Installation The arming switch is a red lighted switch that is a MA
19. ock Corporation neither recommends nor condones the use of pr Edelbrock Corporation for use on vehicles which may be driven on public roads or highways and assumes no responsibility for damages incurred by such use Edelbrock Corporation assumes no responsibility for damages incurre manufactured or sold by Edelbrock Corporation on vehicles used for competition or racing It is the constant endeavor of Edelbrock Corporation to give our customers the highest quality products le Edelbrock warrants each new product except Performer Series Carburetors Race Division Back Systems and Performer IAS Shock Absorbers which are warranted separately to be free from defects in both workmanship and material for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase provided that the product is properly insta subjected to normal use and service and that the product is not modified or changed in any way negligence by customer or installer or used for racing or competition purposes Our warranty service and repair facility is located at 2700 California Street Torrance California 90503 Customers who believe they have a defective product should either return it to the dealer f was purchased or ship it directly to Edelbrock along with proof of purchase and a complete description paid If a thorough inspection of the product by the factory indicates defects in workmanship or material our sole obligation shall be to repair or replace the product Warranty covers
20. ons The seal surface should be flat a small circular indentation in the center of the seal A seal that has been contaminated or over pressurized will bulge from e chemicals other than fuel or nitrous oxide It can appear to extend down from the plunger and taminated seal may return to its original shape if left out in fresh air for approximately 48 hours It may then be returned to service If it does not return to its original Clean the solenoid body Do not use an oil d solvent to clean any part of the solenoid Remove any contaminants that may be present Make sure solenoid body is clean dr of oils before assembly Ring plunger and piston spring Re assemble solenoid by reversing disassembly procedure Page 21 Edelbrock Nitrous Systems This page is left for notes 2700 California Street Torrance California 90503
21. p Flow piping Internal requires no additional parts The external the gas if the PRD happens to upture to the outside of vehicle The internal type is design to vent directly off the gal to tamper with or remove this 2 2 2 3 Bottle Mounting Instructions Accurate calibration of your nitrous system depends on the bottle remaining at a stable ature Choosing the proper location and orientation for your bottle can greatly affect the overall operation of the nitrous system Please read the entire bottle mounting instruction section before making your final bottle location decisions Bottle placement is critical to the performance of your nitrous system It is important to tle valve and siphon tube are assembled to properly orient the bottle in your vehicle and ensure that it picks up liguid nitrous acceleration All nitrous bottles are assembled so that the bottom of the siphon tube is bottle opposite the bottle label An Edelbrock nitrous bottle cannot be mounted upside down Edelbrock does not siphon tube bottle for automotive use If the bottle must be mounted parallel to the axles of the vehicle sideways the valve angled at approximately 45 degrees toward the front of the vehicle This siphon tube toward the rear and pointing to the lower facing quadrant of the bottle All of this positioning information i system operation It is most important to draw as much liquid nitrous as possible unless the bottle is positioned corr
22. s oxide Please consult with your chip manufacturer on information regarding the compatibility of your chip with nitrous oxide If your vehicle is equipped with platinum type spark plugs we highly be removed and replaced with the equivalent standard type spark plugs e Engine System Upgrades With all performance modifications complementary system upgrades will always serve to elevate the consistency and longevity of an engine espec oxide as a power adder Modifications such as ignition upgrades free flowing exhaust nder heads manifolds fuel controls and fuel pumps can all add to the performance of a nitrous oxide injected engine 1 4 ON 25 Performer Kit Bill of Materials k sch A NO W PO sch MA DP Nitrous Fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt Nitrous Fan spray nozzle bulkhead concave nut Solenoids and soleno Performer Nitrous solenoid Solenoid tee 1 8 NPT male x 1 8 NPT female x 1 8 NPT male EFI solenoid mount Solenoid mounting screws 8 x 32 x 5 16 Nitrous filter 4AN x 1 8 NPT straight fitting blue 1 8 NPT straight fitting blue 90 swivel adapter 4AN male x 4AN female 24 in 3AN Teflon stainless steel braided h deg 1 8 NPT pipe plug Fuel Pressure Safety Switch and Hardware 30 psi Fuel pressur Fuel Rail Hobbs adapter Bottle and Bottle Hardware 10 Ib Nitrous bottle w Safety Blowdown Tube Nitrous bottle bracket set 1 tall 1 short Bottle bracket clamping
23. s use as a propellant in food such as canned whip cream U S P is not available to the public and would provide no advantage in the making of horsepower over the automotive grade nitrous was specifically designed for automotive consumption and differs from U S P in that it contains trace amounts of sulfur dioxide 100 parts per million or PPM added to prevent substance abuse The Sulfur Dioxide is an irritant to all of your breathing passageways and will create sore throats was specifically created for automotive applications and is available for sale to the public at many speed shops across the USA M 1 Never inhale Nytrous Plus Nitrous oxide N O for vehicular use as continued exposure can of 100 parts per million ppm of sulfur dioxide and will cause irritation to nose and throat passageways 2 When working around a pressure gas including nitrous oxide take all precautions to ensure that exposure to nitrous oxide is minimized 3 t vent nitrous oxide to atmosphere in confined spaces Only vent nitrous oxide in ventilated and open areas 4 us oxide can cause burns to human flesh so protect all skin in and around your hands arms and face Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves to protect from liquid nitrous 5 When venting down the nitrous system vent the line down closest t 6 use any form of Teflon tape as sealant on fitting connections Use only Teflon paste 7 shing components ensure the clean components are comple
24. s with stock or slightly modified 2 0L ZETEC engines Horsepower and torque increases can vary with equipment upgrad This system utilizes a single nozzle that is installed in the air filter housing The additional ded with nitrous is supplied by the vehicle s standard fuel system This system has been designed with some flexibility as to where certain components can be located to allow easy installation on vehicles with upgraded or modified equipment The and microswitch brackets are designed to be manipulated bent cut twisted etc and the electrical components have properly sized and ample lengths of wire This system includes the bottle shipped empty bottle feed line and universal footprint steel bottle brackets The mounting brackets also include rubber insulators to protect the surface nted in the brackets When installing your nitrous bottle pay close attention to the installation instructions for the locatio installation of your bottle does not compromise any systems that may lie under the potential ion where you plan to drill holes for mounting the brackets Call your local automotive store motorcycle shop or race track fo Trust a professional to properly fill your bottle and reference your installation manual when re installing your filled bottle back into your vehicle Always take care when handling a full bottle of nitrous oxide Please for further safety measures to take during the handling of a nitrous oxide bottle Plea
25. se follow all safety methods during the installation of your Edelbrock Nitrous System and follow all vehicle regulations and road laws when usin 1 2 1 3 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Edelbrock Ford Focus ystem to ensure the horsepower increase of the nitrous system is as intended On a typically stock 2 0L ZETEC engine you can e Final Air Fuel Ratio 33 50 13 0 1 The dyno tests were conducted at Edelbrock using a stock 2 0L ZETEC engine These tests were conducted with 950 psi nitrous bottle pressure Engine Operation Considerations used correctly nitrous oxide safely elevates cylinder pressures and temperatures while increasing combustion rate These characteristics make the engine more sensitive to detonation To ensure proper performance engine and drive line life the ng tips are suggested e System Jetting Never exceed the recommended jetting Excessive jetting could result in severe engine e Fuel Quality Because Nitrous oxide is an oxidizer fuel selection is critical Both octane and fuel fuel burn rate The oxidizer quality of nitrous oxide will accelerate the burn rate so we recommend a high quality of gasolin the same grade of gasoline every time you use your nitrous oxide system This will help the same fuel burn rate every time e Ignition Components Most aftermarket performance chips increase the vehicle s ignition timi cause detonation with the use of nitrou
26. stall onto Fuel Rail Hobbs adapter ring is damaged in any way a replacement should be pu from your local automotive dealer 5 Install the Fuel Rail Hobbs adapter in the same position you removed the Fuel Rail End Cap from Insert the two bolts and tighten securely 2 9 Fuel Pressure Safety Switch Installation With the vehicle s air inlet tube removed locate the Fuel Rail Hobbs adapter Using liquid Teflon install Fuel Pressure Safety Switch into Fuel Rail Hobbs Leave wiring loose for electrical system Once electrical installation is done re install the air inlet tube 3 0 Electrical System Installation 3 1 Electrical Components Bill of Materials BOM SS EEGEN Pt __ atvaton microswitch Activation microswitch bracket not shown SEENEN kciaton micraswitch mounting screw EE meswherwggesweh EELER female spade connector Nylon insulated male spade connector Nyon insuated secon Cd leese yon suais _ leed O Sua insulated 18 22g ring terminal 8 Stud Nylon insulated 187 seg female spade connector Nylon insuated isamparowacetwe 3 2 Nomenclature Descriptions Important The wiring hardware and instructions included with this kit are intended for 12 electrical systems only Before attempting to wire your Edelbrock Performer nitrous oxide system examine and follow the wiring diagram on the following page Ple
27. systems or components The line length between the Performer EFI solenoid assembly and the jet fitting on the nitrous spray nozzle is 24 inches This should also be considered when mounting the solenoid assembly Nitrous Spray Nozzle Installation 1 Determine nozzle mounting location between fourth and fifth rib of filter aking sure the nozzle mounting collar and the feed line from solenoid to nozzle do not interfere with any systems ts of the vehicle 2 Remove the air filter housing 3 Wearing safety glasses d hole in air filter housing where nozzle placement has been 4 Install nozzle mounting nut and collar into air filter housing 5 Re 6 Mark the spray direction on the 7 Using liquid Teflon install the spray nozzle into the air filter hous nozzle discharge is toward the vehicle s engine 8 Install recommended jet into nozzle fitting 9 SAN line from solenoid outlet fitting to spray nozzle jet fitting and tighten Page 11 28 Fuel Rail Hobbs Adapter Installation 1 Make sure the vehicle s engine is cool Remove the air inlet tube 2 Wearing safety glasses locate Fuel Rail End Cap and release pressure in fuel system by slowly unscrewing the two bolts depicted with arrows This will allow the pressure to escape as well as some fuel 3 After relieving all pressure completely unscrew the two bolts and remove the fuel rail end cap 4 Carefully remove o factory Fuel Rail End Cap and in
28. tely dry free of oils and solvents Failure to remove all liquids could cause component or system failure 8 Always turn the bottle off before making any repairs to the nitrous delivery system 9 To safely release nitrous oxide in a pressurized line Position vehicle in a well ventilated unconfined space Slowly turn the nitrous feed line at the bottle open until you hear a light hissing noise Allow the entire nitrous pressure to vent from the line Perform your work on the system Re attach the nitrous line to the bottle pen the nitrous bottle valve listening for leaks Perform leak checks on all affected fittings and the bottle fitting so oocop CERO Anytime you have questions or concerns with your Edelbrock Nitrous System please call our technical support hotline at 1 800 416 start your engine Page 3 1 0 Introduction to your Edelbrock Ford Focus Performer EFI Nitrous System about this manual Within the pages of this manual is information safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System Watch for these symbols to know there is safety related information here LJ shows where technical information about your vehicle or specific skills that may help during installation Call Edelbrock Technical support hotline for more information 1 1 General Information The Edelbrock Ford Focus Performer EFI Nitrous System Part Number 70408 is designed er Ford Focu
29. ts and tires RON Attach nitrous supply line to bottle Feed nitrous line along proposed route Secure nitrous supply line to underside of vehicle Note Stainless steel covering of the main nitrous feed line is very abrasive Shield painted components or sensitive system components electrical fuel lines brake lines or suspension components to prevent them from contacting main feed line Rubber hose 5 Leave nitrous line loose pending installation of nitrous solenoid Use the following procedures to install the Performer nitrous solenoids use Teflon paste only on pipe threads Placement of the solenoid is often limited by the lack of possible mounting locations in the engine compartment However if possible observe the following Solenoid Safety Information 1 Keep solenoid and lines away from exhaust components 2 Trial fit the solenoids with all lines attached to ensure a proper fit 3 Solenoids may be mounted sideways or upside down if necessary 2 6 1 Preparing To Mount Your Solenoids 1 2 Locate the EFI solenoid bracket solenoid tee and solenoid mounting screws This solenoid bracket can be modified bent twisted and or cut easier installation in areas with minimal clearance Please look at the photo on enoid mounting location and adapt your bracket according to the needs of your particular application 2 6 2 Nitrous Solenoid Mounting 1 2 Hold one of the nitrous solenoids securely like in
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