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Spark Plug Wires

High quality, spiral wound wire and proper

routing are essential to the operation of the

NITROUS 6 Ignition Control. This type of wire

provides a good path for the spark to follow

while minimizing electromagnetic

interference (EMI).

NOTE: Do not use solid core spark plug

wires with the NITROUS 6 Ignition

Control.

Routing

Wires should be routed away from sharp

edges, moving objects, and heat sources.

Wires that are next to each other in the

engine’s firing order should be separated.

For example, in a Chevy V8 with a firing order

of 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2, the #5 and #7 cylinders

are positioned next to each other on the

engine as well as in the firing order. Voltage

from the #5 wire could jump to the #7 wire.

This could cause detonation and engine

damage. For added protection against

cross-fire, Mallory offers PRO SHIELD

insulated sleeving. Pro Shield is a glass

woven, silicone coated protective sleeve

that slides over your plug wires. It also

helps reduce damage from heat and

sharp objects.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Sealing

Do not attempt to seal the NITROUS 6

Ignition Control. All of the circuits of a

NITROUS 6 receive a conformal coating

of sealant that protects the electronics from

moisture. Sealing the NITROUS 6 will not

allow any moisture that seeps in through

the grommets to drain and may result

in corrosion.

Welding

To avoid any damage to the NITROUS 6

Ignition Control when welding on the vehicle,

disconnect the positive (red) and negative

(black) power cables of the NITROUS 6

Ignition Control. It is also a good idea to

disconnect the tachometer ground wire as well.

Distributor Cap and Rotor

We recommend installing a new distributor

cap and rotor when installing the NITROUS

6 Ignition Control. Be sure the cap is clean

inside and out, especially the terminals and

rotor tip. On vehicles with smaller caps, it is

possible for the air inside the cap to become

electrically charged causing crossfire which

can result in misfire. You can prevent this by

drilling a couple of vent holes in the cap.

Drill the holes between terminals at rotor

height, facing away from the intake. If needed,

place a small piece of screen over the holes

to act as a filter.

NITROUS 6 Diagnostic LED

On the end panel of your NITROUS 6 ignition

there is a small hole. Behind this hole is a

red LED indicator. This serves two purposes:

when you first turn on the ignition switch,

the LED will flash rapidly 3 times. This

indicates that the ignition system has power,

and that the microprocessor is running properly.

In addition, the LED will flash when receiving

a proper trigger signal from the vehicle. If,

after a normal power-up, the LED doesn’t

flash when cranking the engine, you should

check your triggering circuit for problems. If

the LED flashes when the engine is cranked,

but there is still no spark, the problem lies

somewhere else.

MOUNTING

The NITROUS 6 Ignition Control can be

mounted in any position. If you mount it in

the engine compartment, keep it away from

moisture, moving objects and heat sources.

Do not mount the unit in an enclosed area,

such as the glove box. When you find a

suitable location to mount the unit, make

sure all wires of the ignition reach their

connections. Hold the ignition in place and

mark the location of the mounting holes.

Use a 1/8" drill bit to drill the holes. Use the

supplied self-tapping screws to mount the

box. Mounting it horizontally or with the

wiring down is preferred.

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