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Catalog #70403
Brochure No. 63-0147
©2003 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 1/03
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 tests were
conducted with 950 psi nitrous bottle pressure.
1.3 Engine Operation Considerations
When 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 following tips are suggested:
• System Jetting
Never exceed the recommended jetting!! Excessive jetting will result in severe engine damage.
• Fuel Quality
Because Nitrous Oxide is an oxidizer, fuel selection is critical. Both octane and fuel consistency affect fuel burn rate.
The oxidizer quality of nitrous oxide will accelerate the burn rate, so we recommend a high quality of gasoline. We
also recommend you use the same grade of gasoline every time you use your nitrous oxide system. This will help
maintain the same fuel burn rate every time.
• Ignition Components
Most aftermarket performance chips increase the vehicle’s ignition timing, which can cause detonation with the use
of nitrous oxide. Please consult with your chip manufacturer on information regarding the compatibility of your chip
with nitrous oxide use.
If your vehicle is equipped with platinum-type spark plugs, we highly recommend they be removed and replaced
with the equivalent standard-type spark plugs.
• Engine System Upgrades
With all performance modifications, complementary system upgrades will always serve to elevate the consistency
and longevity of an engine, especially when using nitrous oxide as a power adder. Modifications such as ignition
upgrades, free-flowing exhaust, camshafts, cylinder heads, manifolds, fuel controls and fuel pumps can all add to
the performance of a nitrous oxide injected engine.