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    PERFORMER RPM II NITROUS SYSTEM Catalog #70080, #70081 - Single-Stage Performer RPM II Catalog #70082, #70083 - 2-Stage Performer RPM II T able of Contents Page # a. Edelbrock General W arranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 b. Before Y ou Install Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System . [...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 2 Thank Y ou…. …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[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 3 Caution!!! Before Y ou Install Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System… Please read this Installation manual fully before installing this system. Y ou will need to ha ve available the following tools: Hand T ools ❑ Socket set including ratchets an[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 4 WHA T 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% oxyg[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 5 1.0 Introduction to your Edelbrock Performer RPM II Nitrous System ….about this manual! Within the pages of this manual is information, safety tips and operation instructions for your new Edelbrock Nitrous System. W atch for these symbols t[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 6 1.2 Jet Map Information Edelbrock engineering has conducted dyno testing with the Performer RPM II system to provide you with a baseline jet map. These jet combinations are supplied with this system to enable you to vary your engine’ s powe[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 7 1.3 Engine Operation Considerations When used correctly , nitrous oxide safely eleva tes cylinder pressures and temperatures while increasing combustion rate. These characteristics make the engine more sensitive to detonation. T o ensure prop[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 8 1.4a Single-Stage Performer RPM II Nitrous System Components Item # Qty . Description 1 1 Performer RPM II Plate 2 2 Gaskets 3 1 Main 14ft. Feed Line 4 2 Solenoid Brackets 5 1 Micro Switch Bracket 6 1 Bottle Nut W asher 7 1 6AN Bottle Nut 8 1[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 9 1.4b 2-Stage Performer RPM II Nitrous System Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 10 9 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 21 23 The Bottle , Bottle Brackets, and Electrical Wire Pack are not pictured above . See “Electrical System Installation” for B[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 10 2.0 Performer RPM II 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 pressur[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 11 2.2 Bottle Orientation Bottle placement is critical to the performance of your nitrous system. It is important to understand how the bottle valve and siphon tube are assembled to properly orient the bottle in your vehicle and ensure that it [...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 12 2.3 Nitrous Bottle Installation After you have determined the location and orienta tion of the nitrous bottle, use the follo wing procedure to install the bottle: 2.3.1 Street Car Installations 1. Disconnect vehicle’ s ba ttery . 2. Determ[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 13 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. 2. Attach[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 14 2.6 Nitrous Solenoid Mounting and Installation 1. Attach the solenoid mounting bracket to the bottom of the nitrous solenoid. 2. Hold the solenoid securely (like in a bench vise) being careful not to harm the solenoid or block the inlet or o[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 15 2.8 2-Stage Solenoid Mounting Information When mounting your solenoids in a 2-stage configuration, special attention must be paid to your system set-up. Be sure that you utilize the Performer RPM solenoids for your first stage, and the Victo[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 16 2.10 Nitrous Injection Plate Installation The Edelbrock Nitrous System injection plate is a precision-designed CNC-machined component. It has been designed to safely introduce a precise, metered nitrous and fuel signal to promote proper mixi[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 17 2.12 Single Stage Electrical System Installation Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM ) Item # Quantity Description 1 1 ea. Activa tion microswitch 2 1 ea. Activa tion microswitch bracket (not shown) 3 2 ea. Activa tion micro[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 18 BA TTERY FUSEHOLDER & FUSE W ARNING! DO NOT CONNECT TO THIS TERMINAL SWITCHED +12V ARMING SWITCH RELA Y RED SOCKET WHITE BLACK BLUE MICROSWITCH FUEL PRESSURE SAFETY SWITCH SOLENOIDS SUPPL Y ON EARTH VOL TS ACC GROUND RED 12 16 6 11 11 7 [...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 19 2.13 2-Stage Electrical System Installation Nitrous Electrical Components Bill of Materials (BOM ) Nomenclature Descriptions: A TO… the fuse configuration is A TO. When replacing this fuse, ask for an A TO fuse. “a”… Amperage. Import[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 20 Fuse Holder 2nd Stage Relay 1st Stage Relay Battery Red Blue Red White Black Black Blue Ground Ground Ground Ground White 1st Stage Solenoid 1st Stage Solenoid 2nd Stage Solenoid 2nd Stage Solenoid Black Switched +12V Microswitch Pushbutton [...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 21 2.14 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 t[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 22 2.16 Arming Switch and Installation The arming switch is a red, lighted switch tha t is a “MASTER” arming switch for your nitrous system. Without it, your nitrous system would be “on” all of the time and capable of enga ging anytime [...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 23 2.17 Microswitch Installation and Wiring (continuation)... The bolts used to attach the microswitch ha ve extra length to allow for spacing the micros witch away from the bracket to offer a level of adjustability of the microswitch. After de[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 24 3.0 Before Y ou Run Y our V ehicle Using Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System Y ou ha ve 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 co[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 25 4.0 Baseline T uning 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 over a naturally aspirated condition. There are some significan[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 26 How to Read Spark Plugs From a Nitrous Oxide Injected Engine ... Spark plugs are a window into the combustion chamber . They will tell you many things about the operation of the vehicle. Here are some tips on looking at spark plugs to “rea[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 27 When using aftermarket ignition components and/or systems, it would be advisable to contact the manufacturer for information on using their components with a nitrous system. It is always better to be ver y conser vative in your timing approa[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 28 6.0 T roubleshooting Y our Edelbrock Nitrous System How to use our T roubleshooting Flo wchart: The troubleshooting of a nitrous system is basic and straightforward. The symptom chart is divided by symptom, cause and action required. Determi[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 29 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. Connect test light to batter y “+” (positive) terminal. Ch[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 30 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. a. Verify what gasoline you use. i. Use higher[...]

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    Catalog #70080, #70081, #70082, #70083 Brochure No. 63-0312 ©2008 Edelbrock Corporation Rev . 07/08 Page 31 Symptom #8… V ehicle 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. b. Check bottle tempera ture. [...]