Do You Know THE CARB TUNING SECRET? How YOU Can TUNE Like A MASTER Nitro Engine Tuner

[@jamesathens8027]

best nitro tuning vid ever

[@mugeshraj6478]

💯

[@joshuajkoplin]

This. THIS is the video. Nothing left to change. No “close enough” solid, methodical and a step by step proceed. Giving all the “why’s” bang on video, man. Thank you. We have the same brain. Yours just has this info that mine didn’t. Very understandable.

[@roblafear]

Thank you thank you thank you. I have been in this hobby for 11 years and wasn’t able to get a race tune on a vehicle until seeing this video. Thank you for your work

[@richardgordon9649]

I have been in nitro for 25 years and this is the most comprehensive and complete guide I have ever watched. You explained it so very well and made sense of things I took for granted. Thank you for this!!

[@GRC-Racing]

This is one of the best RC videos on KZbin, period. Thanks, JQ. Amazing video, I learned a lot.

[@wolf16731]

After running these things for 12 years, I think you just shown me the easiest way to tune that I had never heard of. Its so logically sound that I'm going to try it out right after this.

[@wolf16731]

It's been two years so I figured I would check in. I did follow through and I can say without a doubt that this video definitely improved my performance at the track. I rarely, if ever, flame out in a race and the car just works. The brakes are never trying to overstep the engine or vice versa. The engine always reliably comes back to idle and the brakes don't stall it. Thank you for this video!!

[@Chris-0113]

​@@wolf16731Awesome. Thanks so much for coming back for an update! 👍

[@broodro0ster]

You delivered as expected! This video blows all other tuning videos away. I love how start with the theory (very good visuals of the engine and carb btw) and then move on the practically side of tuning. This is a must see for everyone who is still struggling with tuning. Also the production of the video is very good. 10/10! I’m looking forward to the next one.

[@alexandrenevraumont1716]

From far the best video ever on how to tune a RC nitro engine, just brilliant !

[@lfbarni]

Everytime I watch this entirely, I feel I must pay for it. Such an awesome content.

[@Brennen_Nisporic]

By far the most comprehensive video on nitro engine tuning I’ve ever seen. This video is going to help so many people learn how to properly tune their nitro engine. Great work 👍

[@anthonyromano6921]

Awesome video! Got into the hobby 25 yrs ago at the age of 8. So much trial and error with tuning. This is perfect for anyone entering the hobby.

[@darrenjohnston3722]

Great video, the best there is out there on race engine tuning.

[@invisiblespeedrc]

You know what to do then! Share! Thank you

[@samuelkcharlz7804]

The best I have seen I'll remain here, I owned Kyoshos since 1990 and very happy with presentation, it took me a lifetime to learn this and here I am in an open book on carb tune.. your explainatons makes it a kiss in hand...I commend n recommend u jr.. keep up the good work.💪💪

[@josephgreer9693]

Best nitro tuning video out there, answered all issues you could have tuning a nitro engine.

[@NathanStorer-RC]

A rather long video, but extremely helpful. A lot of other videos I've seen on the topic seem to "gloss over" the specifics. Being able to see the change in comparison to good/lean/rich is super helpful. I've not purchased a nitro before, but this certainly is helping me get the confidence I need to make the leap into nitro. Can't thank you enough!

[@alikhawaja6362]

I just wanted to say I’ve followed this video closely and it truly works. No two stage idle the engine has never run better. Thank you so much.

[@HONK3Y]

Thanks for taking the time to share the knowledge. Nitro rc cars are almost rare in 2023. I walk into local hobby shops with my vintage traxxas or even my ofna racing buggy and they look at me like Im crazy. They dont even have any nitro for sale. They try to push electric on me. They have little to NO knowledge of nitro. Wont even look up parts for me half the time. Whats funny is as soon as I fire one up. Everyone in the store comes running. They always want to see them run. Was tuning my traxxas earlier this week I had an entire construction crew of guys hooting and hollering. I let them drive it around a bit and they looked like kids at xmas.

[@HairBandDan]

What carb to you run on your traxxas nitro I just purchased my first one and it’s bone stock

[@michaelvesely]

This is by far the most detailed explanation on how to tune an engine. There is a lot here but my biggest takeaway was the idle gap and how to set it. Keep the content coming please!

[@davelowets]

Absolutely! The idle gap makes ALL the difference in getting the tune right on.

[@Js_junkyard]

I have to say it again because I’ve watched this video maybe 4 times now, great job. This has helped me tune a brand new engine after a break in, it is my very first nitro car. Excellent information.

[@ettoremusso4892]

This is the definitive guide to tuning nitro engines. I can't believe I've been looking at this for free... Thanks for all the effort you've put on making it, you did a great job.

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Neither can I! Maybe you can get the invisible seed book and match your car setup to your engine tune? invisiblespeed.net

[@HarperRacing]

Superb video. Just wish I had seen this before messing around and changing all settings on my carb meaning it won't run! Will use the knowledge now to get it running so thank you. Brilliantly edited too!

[@claytonha7898]

Thank you JQ, When I got Into this hobby 12 years ago I went with electric buggy’s because when I would go to the tracks, nitro vehicles were always having trouble starting, running and finishing. After a couple hours and 4-5 battery packs later when I’m leaving, I’d see the nitro guys still trying to tune and run their vehicles...SMH. Your detailed explanation is something I get and understand, I now have a better understanding and will look at trying out a nitro buggy... again Thank you!!

[@ididfilmit7097]

As I delve into the hobby, I'm keen on mastering what I consider the most crucial aspect of nitro cars: the engine. My research has led me to understand that a well-tuned engine is essential not only for a successful day at the track but also for ensuring the engine's longevity. Prior to discovering your video, I watched several others. Yours, however, stands out as the best, and I strongly recommend it to everyone, especially before they start their engine for the first time. I have ordered two nitro cars-a buggy and a truggy-and while waiting for their arrival, I was initially discouraged by the scarce information available on engine tuning. That's no longer the case. Your video has simplified the concept, making it accessible to everyone. Thank you very much.

[@MrLilChilly]

Touche, I couldn't have explained engine tuning any more thoroughly. I had a big bag of popcorn 🍿 during this. 2 👍👍 up. You have a bright future in RC youtube ahead of you🏎💨💯💪💪👊👊👍👍

[@AussieBassplayer]

Been tuning for over 20 years, This video explains it perfect

[@mikeiz6944]

Possibly the best tutorial video ever in tuning a motor. That double idle as haunted me for years, looking forward to trying your method out. I wanted to take a minute and say "thanks" and well done on the vids. The editing and the funny moments make for an enjoyable experience and learn something along the way. Great work! Subscribed too.

[@justinmallaiz4549]

I've been casually searching 'how to tune nitro engines' information for over 20 years.. hoping to find a couple of missing insights needed to up my tunes beyond the basics... I Finally found it! Brilliant, Thanks.

[@XSspeeds]

For measuring the idle gap: The shank end (the part that goes in the drill chuck) of a precision drill bit or what are called 'pin gauges' would be an easier tool to use. They are round and fit in that space more easily. The pin gauges would most likely be more expensive, and are precision measuring tools machinists use for gauging similar situations. The precision drill bits come in small sets and cane be found at many places dealing with hobbies and crafts. Just measure the shank end of the bit with you calipers ( most of the time the shank is slightly smaller than the labeled drill bit size )

[@zbrostv3889]

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[@factoryrollracing3847]

I think this video saved me from a more than a few screw ups over my first full nitro season, thanks!

[@Teammugenseikeracing]

Thank you JQ for putting together a very professional video together with some laughter in it. Normally the videos I have seen on how to tune a motor you can’t hear 👂 the person. Every detail you explained really help me understand in detail how the motor works. What I need to listen to and what the motor is doing. A+. Keep the videos coming. For 5000 subscribers put out a JQ black ED kit

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Here you can watch the conclusion to know my plan kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3jVp5trg5JnqtE

[@michaeldavis8753]

Absolutely the best nitro tuning tutorial on the net no risk.

[@wanderer260]

Makes me want to buy a JQ now , yeah why not 🤘🏽. Awesome video and love what you’re doing .

[@clydenlp5527]

been searching for a video about tuning thats actually simplifies the theory behind what your doing.. thanks for that! better to understand what youre doing completely than copiying a 2 min youtube video

[@jukiranks]

Bro this is one of the best rc vids I've seen. More please 💯

[@dangarcia6940]

Even though so many people talk crap about you, I got to say you are the best. Amazing tutorial!

[@downunderdan5132]

First class. I learned so much from this. I love the logical, progressive way it is presented. Can’t wait to apply these concepts to my tune! Greets from 🇦🇺 😎

[@JuanGonzalez-so5nx]

best nitro tuning video ive ever seen!! thanks for this really. and this is coming from a guy who ONLY has nitros over 25 of them and this was a great help.

[@ricardocasmota]

Top top top!!! I love the format, fun and really technical... Good job JQ

[@spraym88]

Absolutely GENIUS! I not only watched every single portion of these videos broken down, i just watched this entire video fully! So awesome and i can't wait to get my Truggy fired up & Tune my Team Orion engine tuned

[@StewartKumar]

Absolutely awesome explanation! Really takes the guesswork out of tuning. Makes me wanna go burn some nitro and wake the neighbors :) Keep up the great work, looking forward to more.

[@togisloveya8087]

After watching this video.. it really help me years of engine tuning problem.. with this video, now i really understand what are all the function of each needle. Also helps me what are the steps in tuning the correct way of my nitro engine. A big t.q bro...

[@jocaz]

Well done, great ... I watched everything at once 👍 If only I had this video when I was driving nitro!

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Now you have a reason to start again

[@jgheal]

I don't do comments. I'm an observer but this video has driven me to write something. The RC nitro user base and industry are in decline. This is what one of the larger RC manufacturers should've produced ages ago. This sport has a very high learning curve and the more online tutorials like this the better. No contest... the best nitro engine explanation video out there. Well done JQ.

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Thank you. My current frustration level at this industry, the large brands, the federations, the professional race promoters, is through the roof. This youtube channel will address the elephant in the room. I am just working on the way to do it as well as I did this carb video, if you see what I mean.

[@DownandQuietRC]

JQ, absolutely the best tuning video I have ever watched. Very detailed! Thanks a lot!

[@Shaun0574]

Thanks for the video JQ. As a average joe racer i found your video extremely helpful. . I’ve never seen or heard of any video that explains everything and goes into such detail about tuning a nitro engine. It’s very very easy to understand. I can’t wait for more of your videos to come out.. Thank you

[@invisiblespeedrc]

I practice on lefty. If he gets it everyone will lol

[@stevecollette6371]

Great video keep them coming how bout gearing, clutchng,

[@jackdurden466]

Good call, I’d really love to know more about gearing changes, and possibly clutch changes.

[@Gilmourizing]

This is pure gold! Coming from the grounds up to the top, brick by brick. This is THE BEST carb tuning guide ever! Congrats, mate! And thank you...

[@nitroco2151]

I can understand this. Very clear and precise, thank you. This is an awesome channel, I like you mix some laughs in there too. 🤣

[@underworldalexandrup]

After watching several videos on the internet on this topic, now I can trully say that this is the best one. Thank you!

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

This was the best tuning guide I’ve ever seen, you really now your sh*t 😄👍🏻 Greetings from 🇸🇪👊🏻

[@tarekkhoury5384]

I have been in this hobby since 1998. I have raced in the Kyosho World Championship, yet this video aded more to my experience significantly. I have watched this video probably about 5 times start to finish, that is how interesting, well edited, fun and knowledgable it is. I wanted to experiment, so i took one of my onroad 1/8 vehicles that i have had for a while and having fun with it for a while. I had tuned the vehicle prior using my experience and without measuring the idle gap until i got it tuned. I purchased the Gap feelers and trimmed them, reset my HSN and LSN and IDLE screw to factory settings (or as described in the manual) i highlighted the 1.0MM, 0.7MM and 0.5MM on my carb with a marker. Low and behold, i had my vehicle perfectly tuned in no time and at 0.5MM carb idle gap. No double idle, perfect low idling, fast response and above all and most of all no guessing. Super amazing video. Thank you!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

This will be helpful when I get to race a Nitro for my first time next weekend... less than 10 days to get up to speed and make this 2wd gas truck go BRAAAAAP!!! Thanks again for your content.

[@NitroMeep3.3]

I'm so new to nitro, and I bought an OS 11k R for my revo 3.3 and you are saving me. This is great stuff

[@YOVlogs]

believe me, I am playing with nitro RCs for more than a decade and now I know what is going on inside the engine amazing knowledgable video

[@daniely30]

Hat off to you sir. You do know what you doing. I messed with carb for 1 hr based on your recommendations, and tuned it so well, i never seen this tmaxx run this good. 👍

[@Padletut]

This is absolutely the best nitro tuning video I have ever seen, thank you very much

[@cbh148]

This is outstanding. Nitro clicked for me the moment I learned to set the idle gap (0.7mm for the Novarossi Bonito I ran at the time) and essentially leave it there, then adjust idle speed with the low speed needle. It’s like simplifying a math equation from 2nd order to 1st by elimination of a variable. It’s always baffled me that I never saw a video instructing this method, and only like 1 or 2 forum posts out there (in a sea of thousands) that describe this method. 99% of people want to change idle speed with the throttle stop screw as if this is a normal carb, like on a dirt bike or lawnmower.

[@scalemodelconcepts7644]

The best tuning video I've ever seen! very informative!

[@jayriggs1115]

I love this video im only on my first season with nitro , anybody that has shown me anything about tuning they just say this is how you do it and dont explain it at all

[@josephcruz5360]

JQ this might be a silly ? But does apply for short needle carb. Really appreciate it

[@invisiblespeedrc]

@@josephcruz5360 yes and maybe now you understand the difference between different needles

[@josephcruz5360]

@@invisiblespeedrc thank you.

[@lfbarni]

Thanks!

[@mikeknapp318]

You are brilliant in the simplicity of your delivery .I have been around racing and cars all my life .So I've been around some really smart racers , tuners ,mechanics and engineers .I have never heard such a basic and correct explanation of engines operation .And how it works as you just gave .Your a genius .I say this because a deaf ,dumb ,blind ,mentally challenged ,hibernating ,orangutan could totally tune a carb after watching this vlog .Well done .I will tune in again in the future .Cheers :)

[@invisiblespeedrc]

I trust your assessment. Thank you

[@mattdavenport5999]

Excellent video, been in the hobby for 30 years, great advice to pass on to and show my girls who have just started in the world of rc, thank you

[@davidwagner7452]

Neat how every screw on that carb has an o ring on it. I've got a 20 year old Ofna with a Force 3.5 and its carb has a high speed needle and mixture control valve but no low speed needle. It's been a lot of fun to work on and learn tuning on. Thanks for the great video.

[@robertmoore119]

I remember some years back when you were working on your prototype car. I was thinking about getting into 1/8th nitro. I have always been an AE guy, but I wanted the JQ car because it was new. Very cool to see that you have gone this far, Good Luck! I only watched 5 min of the video, for others reading, but there is a pro secret at 4 min 45 seconds.

[@madaxman72]

Just bought my first nitro. Didn't realise it was so complicated. This video is going to come in handy I think.

[@Jaybo454]

Thank you so much for putting the time and effort into this video. I got my first nitro 14 years ago as a kid, didn't really understand it. Ran it into several car tires and destroyed it. During the pandemic, I found it in my parents basement when I was visiting and decided to rebuild it. I am having to learn everything and this video is finally helping me understand tuning like never before. This is my second time watching this currently, so thanks mate!

[@leveluplife8585]

This is the best carb tuning video out there!

[@reecekotarski7875]

The best carb tuning video on the internet :) Period!!

[@davidbailey1721]

Hands down best nitro tuning video ever. Well done.

[@diemturner5755]

I fkn love this video. I'm watching it for the 6th or 7th time now just because I enjoy the concise explanation of what everything is, what everything does and especially the audio examples at the track listening for what ails the motor and what the remedy for said ailment is...and I don't even own a nitro vehicle. But at this point I feel sufficiently confident that I could get a motor tuned without making an utter hash of the procedure, never having tuned a nitro engine before. I don't want to sound overconfident and I'm well aware of such phenomena as the Dunning-Kruger effect. I'm not saying there's nothing to it, but it doesn't appear to be rocket surgery either. Thanks again for the top notch content J. No one explains these things better than you do. Cheers and o7 from Germany, Diem

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Thank you. You can definitely learn to tune these engines in a couple months over the summer

[@DashzRight]

Also one of the reasons we run nitro in such small cc engines is because gas's perfect combustion point is exponentially more sensitive the smaller the volume, it is super hard almost impossible to tune a 1-2cc gas engine, whereas nitro is much less punishing (for just making the engine run not talking about pro performance) And goodness this video is freaking gold, what a master class

[@74Cosmo74]

Your explainations are so clear that it actually makes me want to try nitro again, 20 years later. I really appreciate the jokes and the light tone but also the fact that when you are explaining a technical and somewhat difficult aspect, you stop with the banter. Some vids on YT are just annoying with too much editing and meme references. Please keep on making these vids!

[@benhong3528]

Best video for nitro engine tuning, period.

[@mateuszmajkowski8034]

That's great amount of precious knowledge. Thank you thank you. I've just bought my first nitro rc and waiting for package. After tunning it will go at least 200 stechokilometers/h!

[@albrenes22]

Great video, I now i have the confidence to tune my own engine. I was so tired of asking guys at the track and hoping it was done right.

[@adamjudis]

Wow, that was one hell of an incredible tuning video, I am literally blown away. So clear and concise and well explained to help us understand the reason behind each point you discussed. I love the middle to the end where you demonstrate the double-idle and demonstrated the various sounds and how to fix each issue. I watched each part several times and I did learn a whole lot.. Thank you for sharing. Sincerely.. I also would say that this is probably the best nitro tuning video ever, at least that I have seen so far.

[@invisiblespeedrc]

@@adamjudis thank you. And these are the best setup videos ever courses.invisiblespeed .net

[@jimmyramkisoen191278]

One of the best guide ever. Finally i understand de sound of my gtx18 engine. Today fine tuned my kyosho dst rc car. Thx!

[@bransonbasher6534]

I'm getting ready to run my first nitro and was very nervous. I've read plenty of advice online, found much vague or even conflicting information. I was completely unsure of myself. Furthermore, my engine has a bad reputation for being hard to tune. I've considered buying a more newb friendly to gain experience on. After watching your video I'm confident I can handle the job. I'll make mistakes and struggle a bit but now I understand what's going on inside the carb and that makes all the difference. Thank you! I'm going to send other newbs straight here when I see them asking for help.

[@halflife82]

Great video! Only thing I would have added is that anytime you touch that HSN more than very small minute adjustments, you need to retune that LSN as the HSN affects the entire fuel flow and thus tune of all 3 needles. 👍 Thanks for taking the time to put this together for those who don’t know how to properly tune an engine! Love it.

[@BlazeTheGamerYT]

Best tuning video I’ve seen. Great job

[@hardcorehobbies3809]

Wow!!! Very impressive explanation and carb cutting and painting! I will direct customers to this video and channel no question. At the track I sometimes use my 0.5 allen driver to adjust slide in carb in a pinch.1 hr ccw or cw to adjust idle gap. Feelers are the best tool for sure!!! Well done sir well done!

[@benpetz6816]

Havent Had Time to watch the Full length yet, but what I can say this is the benchmark tuning Video and will help a lot of people. Proud to be a patreon of your Project since a Long Time. Great job JQ! I have heard so much scrap at the tracks about tuning and some pros who never told there methodic or told wrong infos to the people. This video brings Light in the mystery of engine tuning.

[@D7Creations]

This is some of the best content I have ever come across. This video is gold. Thank you,

[@skyreadyrc5873]

JQ, this is probably the best video anyone has ever made regarding how to properly tune an engine. I started racing 8th scale nitro buggy when I was 17. I am now 30. Only after watching this, do I fully understand how to properly tune a nitro engine. The explanations and analogies you provided helped everything make sense. For me, there was always something slightly off about the tune on my engines when I raced, and I would just accept getting an engine in the ballpark. I wish this video would have been made 13 years ago :) Subscribed!

[@invisiblespeedrc]

And only while making this did I truly understand... win-win.

[@mattschneider8361]

Followed and paused as i pulled mine apart and rebuilt. Apart from the fine or heat applied lol. Brilliant thanks heaps.

[@cbrwix]

Fantastic video. I wish ppl who think they are good tuners would watch this because JQ nailed it with the 2 stage Idles are not ideal and you want to achieve a single stage idle at all times. I love how he goes into great detail of tuning a Nitro Engine. 100% Dead On Balls Accurate. Thank you JQ for a fantastic video.

[@rikdeek]

I was about to give up with nitro, because I just could never get a reliable tune, or sometimes couldn't even start my engine. I watched every video I could find, and tried to find articles that explain what the needles actually do, but nothing I found properly explained what's physically happening inside the engine. Very frustrating! I'm so excited about having an actual handle on what's going on now. Thank you so much for making this! 🤘

[@JG0en187]

I always watch the video when I jump back into nitro rcs. Im one of those guys who doesn't have a dedicated hobby I'm all over the place lol This detailed video is so helpful I just jump to the parts I need to review.

[@AdvBrewery]

Dude, the sounds and stuff helped so much. I've always ran a rich LSN and lean HSN, the high idle after widr open throttle I always thought meant LSN was lean..... Thank you so much brother

[@shanec8812]

This is the best nitro engine video I have ever seen! Good job!

[@danielkmit4145]

Excellent video the best I’ve ever seen by far finally someone teaching you how to get rid of a Two step idol after watching this I feel like I will have my nitro is running like they should so yes you can call it a secret because I think it’s gonna work for me now

[@rcbustanut2057]

I just purchased my 1st nitro rc car, till now all I have ran is electric. I won't lie, as mechanically inclined as I am, I got butterflies in my belly as I hit the purchase button lol. I purchased a Losi 8ight Buggy as it seems to be rated as one of top 10 by many different reviewers, it's all I was able to really go by. But this video was by far the best I could find explaining how to tune these guys. While I know the basics how engines & carbs work, I wasn't sure how the needles (valves) adjustments really came into play along with the response & engine sounds to know what was happening. This video has surely given me the confidence I needed to tackle this buggy which I'm hoping that it will take my rc car experience to a whole new level. I'm still a bit nervous about breaking in the engine properly, but at least now I have some reference points that can help me troubleshoot issues that may arise. Thanks for your help & efforts in putting this video together, it has been added to my playlist & will be shared 😎👍

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Break in video is coming soon! Subscribe!

[@rcbustanut2057]

@@invisiblespeedrc Awesome, already did. Looking forward to the video! 😎👍

[@robertogiornelli4797]

YOU ARE THE MAN I was searching and hoping for a technical YT channel like this from years. In Italy we already have the Fabrizio Teghesi's channel which is very good but obviously too much (in reality not too much, it's "ONLY"...) Kyosho oriented. This is the second videos i watch (the first one was the "Kyosho vs Mugen"...outstanding... ) and all this is pure gold. Even if i don't run anymore nitro 'cause i've switched into electric 1/8, this explanations are awesome to watch and very very intuitive to understand. This channel is skyrocketing into my favourite RC channel hands down. I really hope that you can reach what you deserve. Saluti dall'Italia. Ciao.

[@invisiblespeedrc]

Grazie Mille

[@coreyeckstein5250]

This guy knows his stuff. Good knowledge

[@jasonanderson3565]

Honestly I didn't think I would learn much from this but the way he broke every little step down honestly surprised me. Definitely DEFINITELY worth a watch. I was having all kinds of issues trying to tune my nitro engine but now I know for sure I can start from scratch and get it right. Thank you for all the information and keep up the good work!👌🤘

[@njdewit]

A most useful video for the nitro beginner.

[@christopherbourke1514]

This was the most informative video on tuning I've seen.....along with the inner workings of the carb which helped understand the tuning tremendously. Thanks so much JQ!

[@Chris-0113]

Oh wow! Im at work now, but really looking forward to watching this video! Thanks for posting!

[@isiaht.9051]

This video was actually really helpful, and I like how he broke it down in many different ways and examples. The open carberator example put things into a better perspective. Thanks for making the video

[@abdullakc]

After burning like 4 engines. I learnt how to break in an engine and understand it more. But this video is the best ever. Make kyosho alive. I have been to kyosho office in japan