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1999-2003 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING PERFORMER EFI SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM
Catalog Part #70403
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a. General Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
b. Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
c. What is Nitrous Oxide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 at t
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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 ❑ Vehicle jackstands ❑ Safety glasses Power Tools ❑ Power drill ❑ Drill bits (1/4”, 1/2” and 3/8”) You should understand the following skills: ❑ Power tool safety pro
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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. Nitrou
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1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock 1999-2003 Ford Lightning Performer EFI Nitrous System 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. 1
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1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Edelbrock Ford Lightning Performer EFI Nitrous System to ensure the horsepower increase the nitrous system is as intended. On a typically stock engine, you can expect the following approximate power gain: NitrousJetting Fuel Jet Approx. HP Gains Final Air/Fuel Ratio 38 59 60 11.5/1 42 59 80 11.8/1 The dyno tests were conducted at Edelbrock using a stock 2000 Ford F-150 Lightning. These
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1.4 Edelbrock 1999-2003 Ford F-150 Lightning Performer EFI Series Kit Contents QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION Nozzle and Nozzle Hardware Fuel Pressure Safety Switch and Hardware 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle 1 50 psi Fuel pressure safety switch 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 Nitrous fan spray nozzle bulkhead concave nut Bottle and Bottle Hardware 1 10-lb. Nitrous bottle with with internal PRD Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 1 Nitrous bottle bracket set (1 tall, 1 short) 2 Perfo
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2.0 Performer EFI System Installation 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 how t
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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 Truck Installations 1. Disconnect the vehicles battery. 2. Determine the mounting location of the bottle in the truck bed. Once a mounting location has been determined, raise the vehicle and inspect the undercarriage of the truck where the bottle is to be mounted, check to be sure that there are no fuel lines, brake lines, emission
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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 comp
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Here is a typical EFI solenoid/regulator assembly, mounted in the engine compartment of an F-150 Lightning, using a non-modified EFI solenoid bracket. Modifications performed to a solenoid bracket depend on many factors. When mounting the solenoid/regulator assembly on the vehicle, considerations should be taken regarding any potential interference with the vehicle’s systems or components. The line length between the Performer EFI solenoid/regulator assembly and the jet fitting on the nitrous sp
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2.8 EFI Vacuum “Tee” Installation 1. Install the recommended jet into the EFI Vacuum “Tee” and tighten 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”. Note: The center barb can easily be identified by the anodized nut used to hold the Fuel Jet. 4. Measure the correct length of vacuum line from the barb on the Fuel Pressure Regulator to one po
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3.0 Electrical System Installation 3.1 Nitrous Electrical Kit Contents 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, Nylon insulated 10 1 ea. 1
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11 SWITCHED +12V 12 7 16 RELAY FUSE 5 SUPPLY ON GROUND ARMING RED +12v ACC - SWITCH SOCKET BATTERY 6 11 SOCKET RED 8 WHITE (2) WARNING! 9 10 BLUE DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS TERMINAL BLACK (2) 14 13 MICROSWITCH 15 1 2 13 13 3 (2) SOLENOID SOLENOID 4 (2) 13 FUEL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH Catalog #70403 ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0247 Page 15 of 22 Rev. 1/03
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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 Destina
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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 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
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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 system before operating your vehicle: Note: Before performing steps 1 through 5, make sure that the nitrous bottle is closed and main nitrous supply l
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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 Maintenance” se
