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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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PERFORMER SERIES NITROUS SYSTEM FOR 2002-LATER ACURA RSX, RSX TYPE S, AND 2003 HONDA CIVIC Si CATALOG #71001 Table of Contents Page # a. Before You Install Your Edelbrock Nitrous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 b. What is Nitrous Oxide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 c. Safety Tips for Working with Nitr
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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 jackstands ❑ Safety glasses Power Tools ❑ Power drill ❑ Drill bits (1/4”, 7/16”, 1/2” and 3/8”)
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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 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. 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. ℡ 1.1 Gener
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1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the 2002-Later Acura RSX Performer Nitrous System to ensure the horsepower increase provided by the nitrous system is as intended. On a typically stock 2.0L engine, you can expect the following approximate power gain: Nitrous / Fuel Jetting Approx. HP Gains .024 .018 40 .032 .020 70 The dyno tests were conducted at Edelbrock using a stock 2002 Acura RSX Type S. These tests were conducted with 950 psi nitrous
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1.4 Performer Nitrous System Bill of Materials QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION Nozzle and Nozzle Hardware Bottle and Bottle Hardware 1 Nitrous nozzle 1 10-lb. Nitrous bottle 1 Nitrous nozzle bulkhead body bolt 1 Nitrous bottle bracket set (1 tall, 1 short) 1 Nitrous nozzle bulkhead concave nut 2 Rubber insulators (for brackets) 1 4AN x 660 Bottle nut and washer Solenoids and Solenoid Hardware 2 Nuts, bottle bracket 5/16” x 18 x 1-1/2” 1 Performer Nitrous solenoid 2 Bolts, bottle bracket 5/16”
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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 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 vehicle
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2.2 Nitrous 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 Nitrous Bottle Orientation Bottle placement is critical to the performance of your nitrous system. It is important to
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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 comp
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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. 2. Install nitrous filter fitting (Blue fitting 4AN X 1/8 NPT) using liquid Teflon in the inlet port of the nitrous solenoid. 3. Install the blue 3AN X 1/8 NPT fitting using liquid Teflon in the outlet port of the nitrous solenoid. i. Remove nitrous solenoid assembly from vise. ii. Attach solenoid-mou
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2.7 Nozzle Installation (Continued) 8. Using liquid Teflon, install the nozzle into mounting collar. 9. Be sure the nozzle discharge is towards the vehicles engine.f the nozzle. 10. Install the correct jets into the fuel and nitrous inlet fittings of the nozzle. Please refer to Section 1.2 Jet Map Information to determine the correct nitrous and fuel jets to install into the nozzle. 11. Install 3AN lines from solenoid outlet fitting to spray nozzle jet fittings and tighten securely. 12. Install
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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. 2. Locate the fuel line which should be by the throttle body, with one end attached to the fuel rail, and the other attached to the main fuel line which comes from the tank. 3. Grasp the fuel line insert with either your fingers or blunt nosed pliers, and pull the fuel line away from the insert t
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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 Electrical System Wiring Diagram Switched 15 +12V 14 13 5 7 Relay Fuse On Supply Ground Arming _ RED Volts ACC 6 Socket Switch _ + Battery Socket 11 RED 12 (2) WHITE WARNING! 11 10 BLUE BLACK DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS TERMINAL BLACK 8 8 Microswitch Solenoid Solenoid Ground Ground 16 1 2 8 3 (2) 4 (2) Ground ©2002 Edelbrock Corporation Brochure No. 63-0142 Page 15 of 21 Rev. 9/02 Catalog #71001
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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 Destin
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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 br
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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 the section entitled 6.0 Solenoid Inspec
