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How To: Install An EFI Nitrous Kit

Bottle-Feed Your Mustang And Beat Them With Some "Giggle Gas"
By Mark Houlahan
Photography by Michael Johnson
0009 MUMP 02 Z NOS
The Nitrous Works 50-175hp... 
   
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0009 MUMP 02 Z NOS
The Nitrous Works 50-175hp adjustable EFI nitrous kit comes compete with everything you need for an easy afternoon installation. The bottle is shipped empty, along with the kit (UPS regulations).The bottle can be filled at most any performance aftermarket auto supply store. Locally, a 10-pound bottle costs about $30 to fill but may differ slightly in your area.
Efi Nitrous Kit Route Location
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Efi Nitrous Kit Route Location
Begin the installation by finding a suitable location to route the main bottle feed line to the engine compartment. We began at the front of the car (leaving enough line to route to the solenoids), and ran the line behind the inner fender splash shield.
Efi Nitrous Kit Nitrous Feed Line
Routing the nitrous feed line... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Nitrous Feed Line
Routing the nitrous feed line in this manner gives us a better idea as to how much line we need and how the line needs to be routed to the trunk.
Efi Nitrous Kit Long Bolts
While the early kit used threaded... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Long Bolts
While the early kit used threaded rod, the new kit uses longer bolts. This makes for a cleaner-looking installation to sandwich the nitrous spray bar plate between the EGR spacer and the upper intake. Remove the throttle body and the EGR spacer, and then remove the factory studs either with a stud remover or by double-nutting them and backing them out with a wrench. Don't forget to install the new gaskets as well.
Efi Nitrous Kit Strut Tower
This '93 5.0 had a Kenny Brown... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Strut Tower
This '93 5.0 had a Kenny Brown strut tower brace installed. With careful installation, the Nitrous Works solenoids cleared the brace with no problems.
Efi Nitrous Kit Throttle Activation Switch
The throttle activation switch... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Throttle Activation Switch
The throttle activation switch is mounted to the lower front bolt. The bracket must be bent to your particular application to allow the throttle to push the micro switch closed in order to engage the nitrous solenoids at full throttle only.
Efi Nitrous Kit Old Fitting
This particular nitrous kit... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Old Fitting
This particular nitrous kit is of the "wet" variety, which means the additional fuel for the nitrous system enters the intake with the nitrous oxide. Thus a fuel feed line is required to the second solenoid. This auxiliary fuel is taken from the fuel rail test-port. With a shop rag under the fitting, remove the old fitting from the fuel rail.
Efi Nitrous Kit Liquid Pipe Sealant
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Efi Nitrous Kit Liquid Pipe Sealant
Using the special fuel rail fitting supplied, apply liquid pipe sealant (never use thread tape on any nitrous system fitting) to it, and then install it in the factory line.
Efi Nitrous Kit Fuel Rail Fitting
Next, install the fuel rail... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Fuel Rail Fitting
Next, install the fuel rail fitting into the fuel rail, and tighten it to ensure a good seal. Wipe away any access sealant after the fitting has been tightened.
Efi Nitrous Kit Fuel Line
Install the short -4 fuel... 
   
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Efi Nitrous Kit Fuel Line
Install the short -4 fuel line (red line ends) between the fuel rail fitting and the solenoid marked with the word "fuel" on its body.

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