Cold Starting a Nitro - HPI Hellfire SS & Traxxas Slayer - Tips & Tune for Cold Weather Running

[@robotic502]

You are to be commended for doing videos like this! Im sure the folks that are new to the hobby really appreciate yhis! As i do also. NITRO GANG LIVES FOREVER!!

[@hybrid32494]

thank you my dude! You know just bringing some of the nitro related questions and concerns to the spotlight, hope this helps out a few viewers down the road and nitro does not piss them off.

[@Andries.Buskenz]

Needing some serphent on road action!

[@RCscottyZ]

I remember when the hellfire came out on the market YEARS BACK !!! i always wanted one . Back then it seemed like such a cool nitro . Back in the middle to late 2000’s i believe right ? great video big D ! 👍

[@pitbullaircooled6075]

that hellfire looks cool with the clear body. great info on cold starts 👍

[@robertbarrett8959]

Hell yeah to the Hellfire! Make Hellfire great again! 🔥❤️‍🔥😈

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man! A couple things left on this Hellfire to correct and it will be a 100% runner. Currently the throttle servo needs to be replaced, it's just too weak to apply the breaks as is right now.

[@robertbarrett8959]

@@hybrid32494 I picked up an SS and will be working to bring it back to life! It needs a re pinch on the K4.6. They are very cool trucks and will never be forgotten!

[@gratefuldabs9775]

I had a hard time adjusting the carb right when I first got the hellfire but once I hit the sweet spot it fires up every time now. Great truck. Your ss is in great condition bro take care of her. I’ll send some pics of my hellfire over to Ben and he can show you what it looks like 🤙

[@rclife420]

That’s a sickening Hellfire 🔥❄️

[@traxxasudr7785]

Cool video for people that live in cold states..

[@BIG_BOYS_TOYS_RC]

Hey dmitriy great vid!!! I never preheat my engines before firing them up regardless of weather conditions I get my engines started first time every time!!!

[@michaelstokley6796]

I've never had any issues with a Traxxas nitro in cold weather if you learn your adjments and are familiar with theses there like a Ole friend.

[@tarekkhoury5384]

Ohhhhh awwouch that’s one ballsy start in 13f bro, sicckening!! U are one hek of a dedicated pro!! And first time I see the SS fire!!! Haha yes ask Tesla in cold weather

[@s.o.sSavage]

Thanks for the video D as always!

[@Robrismo-rc]

Nitro gang baby braapalicious!!!

[@TheNitroAddiction]

Great info bro 👍

[@VNW21]

I usually don't preheat in the winter unless I'm breaking in a engine.

[@RockyMtBashers]

Hell yea brother! Send it

[@truerc]

Sickening footage and info👍

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! thanks! Hope you agreed with the cold start tuning tips, lately I've heard people discussing it and wanted to make sure people were on the right track. NitroganG!.

[@JoSSer1]

Good tip bro nitro gang🤟

[@hybrid32494]

Hey dude, what’s up. You know just trying to help the mass NitroGang audience out there run their nittos in the winter too. We don’t want them to think that you could only run the electrics, lol

[@NorgeSquad]

I can't lie. I've all my life since 7th grade done cold start on my Savage😅But Imma get myself a preheater

[@hybrid32494]

hey my dude! You and I both! lol. But I will confirm that it's much easier to fire up with a warmed up engine as shown here. Ofcourse the basic RTR engines don't necessarily need the pre-heating but the more high end high compression engines definitely will.

[@Nitro_Nation1904]

I need a Hellfire🔥🔥😭

[@hybrid32494]

What’s up my dude, special thanks for checking out this video and appreciating the super nice and rare HPI hellfire. I’m sure you’ll find one one day as for me. I was lucky to have a close friend of mine. Offer me this for sale at one time.

[@lotuse420]

some good cold start action

[@hybrid32494]

thanks bro!! the traxxas electric start system had no issue firing it up even in super cold temps.

[@lotuse420]

traxxas slayer always starts its like the honey badger of nitro slayer dont give a@@hybrid32494

[@keveshannaidoo5670]

2nd to watch ...just ran my revo 3.3 ,nitrogang baby all the way from south africa🎉

[@ronfuller1256]

Another very good and informative video, salute to you for all you do for your selflessness service in our great hobby! 🫡

[@nomusicrc]

I support this channel I already left you a like I'm already a member and I'm already subscribed lol

[@hybrid32494]

and I just used the famous "no Music RC" sponsored ultimate 2-Minute Countdown in my last stream. I think you will love the subject matter.

[@nomusicrc]

@@hybrid32494 can't wait to listen to it on the way to work Sunday it takes me a half an hour to get there and I listen to it at 2x speed

[@michaelgraham2943]

Good tips My problems when running in the cold is if it's really windy the engine has a hard time building up enough heat .

[@Lucas.stalcup]

You meant to say no preheating is easy

[@Revelation1177]

Just ordered a nitro slash will be my first nitro any tips for cold weather break in

[@justinhartman330]

That hurt my soul watching that cold start 😅

[@hybrid32494]

hey man! I'll be honest with you bro, I had to make that happen for this video. In reality I almost always pre-heat unless it's a traxxas engine, lol.

[@justinhartman330]

@@hybrid32494 I know bro I’ve been watching you for a good bit now you don’t live too far for me you should definitely come down there’s a group of us that all race 7 tracks all roar approved and only 2 or 3 hours

[@Hardy_boy1]

Tremendous

[@hybrid32494]

thanks man! Nitro 4 life! Even in the cold! lol right

[@Hardy_boy1]

@hybrid32494 absolutely my man

[@Nitro91]

@hybrid32494 I have a quick question. I have a traxxas slayer with a blown motor are there any great replacement options for under 200 or should i just buy another 3.3 ??? I have heard the mach 2 is a direct bolt on and a decent option ? Thank you for your time.

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! I would defiantly recommend you pick up the Dynamite 19 because it's a 100% direct install of the slayer. Unless you do that Traxxas trade in program and send your blown 3.3 to them and pay about 120 total, there is really no choice. Here is a direct link for you, they are in stock here now - alnk.to/flvx5Bd

[@Nitro91]

​@hybrid32494 Awesome, I appreciate it! keep up the nitro content!

[@P.Trick93]

Weather is cold but Nitros gotta burn

[@hybrid32494]

100% true bro!! Once they fire up the nitro gonna be buying for sure! At least on this channel, lol.

[@mattweisz]

Where to find heater for .15? All I see is one for .19 which is way too big.

[@hybrid32494]

hey buddy! These engine heaters are generally adjustable to fit the cooling heat and fit snuggly over the top. I would not worry about engine size, they are universal really. Here is a link to a good one for you, in addition to the one in the video description - bit.ly/3uA8E0B

[@mattweisz]

@@hybrid32494 yeh I have the Dynamite version that looks almost identical. It’s too big for the TRX Pro .15 even with it all the way tight. Guess I could modify it with more Velcro, but seems odd I can’t find anything out there that fits better.

[@jaciel85]

1st to watch

[@hybrid32494]

and comment!! Thanks man!..

[@gavinwilliams4513]

But don’t they say that the fuel can basically turn to jello in temperatures under freezing?

[@hybrid32494]

hey bro! I've never experienced JELLING of the fuel in my life. The main ingredient in the RC fuel is Methanol (an alcohol). If you try to freeze alcohol (for example VODKA) you will notice it does not freeze. For this same reason working about nitro fuel JELLING is not a concern. Good question bro.

[@gavinwilliams4513]

@@hybrid32494 thank you for your help, but in the traxxas manual it says that the fuel can gel up in temperatures under freezing

[@gavinwilliams4513]

I mean I haven’t experienced it either thou and you know a lot more then me so I’ll take your word for it

[@TRuffin]

Any nitro's for sale?

[@hybrid32494]

Maybe, what are you looking for?

[@hobbymanrc79]

Extreme conditions call for sickening nitros!!!!! Thanks for another great and informative video hybrid!!!!🫡

[@zachattack2016]

Brother why are you hurting your nitros with this cold? that poor vintage 4.6cc hpi. Dear comment readers. always buy a preheater for your nitros if your going to run them in the cold and wrap the heads with a towell to keep it warm. thumbs down my guy.

[@jeschreindl]

Are you saying you thumbs downed his video when he’s trying to make content for Us?

[@rhinorc2861]

Sickening headgear. 👍🦏

[@Lucas.stalcup]

[@Lucas.stalcup]

I do not understand why you fire them up and do not drive them.

[@Gggggghhvvbbb]

Bro if you were a real member of the nitro gang back in 99 on Long island you just started your rs4 up in the nice warm house and let your mom scream at you. And you’d just say whatever ma it was only a min I’m outside now. Lol but there times I didn’t go right outside