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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. This 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 safety information a
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LT1 CAMARO / FIREBIRD / IMPALA PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM Table of Contents Page # a. Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 b. What is Nitrous Oxide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 c. Safety Tips for Working with Nitrous Oxide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LT1 CAMARO / FIREBIRD / IMPALA PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM Table of Contents Page # 3.0 Electrical System Installation (Continuation) 3.8 Fuel Booster Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.9 Fuel Booster Pump Electrical System Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.10 Fuel Booster Pump Relay and Fuse Holder Installation . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 including ratchets and extensions • Screwdrivers • Pliers • Bench vise • Wire crimping pliers, wire strippers • Floor jack • Razor blade or other sharp, flat edged cutting instrument • Vehicle jack stands • Safety glasses • Valve stem core removal tool Power Tools • Power drill • Drill bi
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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 36% oxygen by weight, which is what produces the added horsepower. By injecting more oxygen (and a corresponding fuel signal), we create the additional power much like a supercharger or a turbocharger does. Nitrous Oxide is considered an “oxidizer” and not a fuel. Ni
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1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock LT1 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 where to go for information. ….There is safety related information here. ….shows where technical information about your vehicle or specific skills that may help during installation. ….call Edelbrock Technical support hotline for more information.
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1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Edelbrock LT1 Performer EFI system to ensure the horsepower increase the nitrous system is as intended. On a typically stock LT1 engine, you can expect the following approximate power gain: Nitrous/Fuel Jetting Approx. HP Gains Final Air/Fuel Ratio .068 .042 150 13.5/1 The dyno tests were conducted at Edelbrock using a stock LT1 engine. These tests were conducted with 950 psi nitrous
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1.4 Performer LT-1 Kit Bill of Materials QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION Nozzle and Nozzle Hardware Fuel Pressure Safety Switch, Pump and Hardware 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 Fuel pressure safety switch 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 1/8 NPT female -4AN female swivel 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead concave nut 1 1/16 NPT male x 1/8 NPT female 1 1/8 NPT female x #4 AN female swivel Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 1 Fuel Pump 2 Performer Nitrous solenoids 2 6AN to Push Lock
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2.0 Performer 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. The valve on top of the bottle is a high-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
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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 the overall operation of the nitrous system. Please read the entire bottle mounting instruction section before making your final bottle location decisions. 2.3 Bottle Orientation Bottle placement is critical to the performance of your nitrous system. It is important to understand ho
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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 Street Car Installations 1. Disconnect vehicle’s battery. 2. Determine the location of the bottle within the confines of the rear of the vehicle. 3. Once a mounting location has been determined, raise the vehicle (following all safety practices involved in working on a vehicle from under the vehicle) and verify that there are no fu
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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/components or tires. 2. Attach nitrous supply line to bottle. 3. Feed nitrous line along proposed route. 4. 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 c
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2.6.2 Nitrous Solenoids Mounting (Continued) 9. Verify the desired mounting location for the solenoid assembly. 10. After mounting location is determined, tighten all fittings. 11. Remove assembly from vise and mount solenoid bracket to the solenoids. 12. Leave all wiring loose for electrical systems installation. 13. Connect main nitrous feed line to inlet fitting (4AN x 1/8 NPT nitrous filter fitting) of the first nitrous solenoid. Here is a typical EFI solenoid/regulator assembly, mounted in
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2.8 EFI Vacuum “Tee” Installation 1. Install the .042 jet into the EFI Vacuum “Tee” and tighten the fitting securely. 2. Remove vacuum line from the vehicle’s fuel pressure regulator. 3. Install vacuum line from the vehicle’s fuel pressure regulator onto the center barb fitting of the EFI Vacuum “Tee”. 4. Measure the correct length of vacuum line from the barb on the Fuel Pressure Regulator to one port of the EFI Vacuum “Tee”. Cut vacuum line and install. 5. Measure the correct length of vacuum
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2.10 Fuel Pump Installation 2.10.1 (Camaro, Firebird) Warning: Before performing any of these steps, relieve the pressure in the fuel system. 1. Locate the fuel filter on the under-carriage of the car. Disconnect the hard fuel line from the filter. 2. Install the male O-Ring to –6AN male adapter fitting into the outlet of the fuel filter. 3. Mount the fuel pump to the under-carriage of the vehicle. Cut the supplied fuel line to size as pictured. 4. Install the hose fittings and tighten all ho
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3.0 Electrical System Installation 3.1 Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM) 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 amp relay 6 1 ea. Wire harness with integral relay/fuse holder 7 1 ea. Red lighted toggle switch 8 2 ea. 18/22g female spade connector, Nylon insulated 9 2 ea. 14/16g female spade connector, Nylo
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3.3 Nitrous Electrical System Wiring Diagram 2001 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 10/01 © Page 16 of 27 Brochure No. 63-0020
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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 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, so care is required when mounting this assembly under the hood of your vehicle. Wire Schematic Origin and Dest
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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 engaging anytime you go to wide-open throttle 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 t
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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 to offer a level of adjustability of the microswitch. 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 b
