Nanda NB5 How to Tune the SH.21 Engine

4 Years ago I did a tuning tutorial using an SH .21 Engine fitted to a Turnigy Rumble. In this video I cover those steps again using the NB-5 Buggy for those that want to purchase this, for them to see how easy it is to tune. It was very easy to tune, I purposely left it running a little on the rich side due to it being just broken in - and didn't touch any LSN settings yet.
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[@almacias3236]

Thanks a lot bro I bought a little car in a jar sale and by watching your videos I was able to start it and make it go my kid was happy. Job done 😊

[@thomasjames7174]

Nice video!! You wouldn't happen to know what the factory needle settings are for the hsn and lsn on this engine?

[@huntd211]

I have one of these NRB 5 buggies, its great fun for the price. The needles on the engine were totally messed up when I got it though. Glad I have got something to refer to now so I can see how it should be running. I think I am pretty much there but just a bit too lean on the high speed. Great video, thanks

[@robertramsden]

Hi pal how much usage can i expect in the engine and is it expensive on parts,im thinking of getting one of these cars at weekend n would be my first nitro

[@yossinatormodel1012]

I can't decide what to do buy this or the ftx torro? Thanks

[@1234mattyman]

I have the Nanda BD8 nitro RC car but can no get it to start. and fuel isnt getting pulled threw any ideas would help alot thanks. I got it second hand off facebook and its been stood a long time not run so now won't start.

[@royarsey5429]

thanks again JT i'll use this method on my G8X..more video please!..

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

This is the same exact buggy as my Team Energy G8X! The only difference I see is the shocks and the color of the aluminum.

[@theps4gamerwifiboy704]

Why should you not adjust the high speed needle on a cold engine

[@ashw5487]

Great video! Helped me with my Nanda NRB 5 :) any video on idle?

[@The_Laser_Channel]

I'm not very well educated in Nitro RCs.....I've got a Traxxas T-Maxx that came with a 2.5 engine and it lost compression so when I replaced it, the shop upgraded it to a 3.3....how do these .21 engines compare to those?

[@TheRCBiker]

As above, more power & fuel consumption. you probably won't notice the fuel or extra power :)

[@DJHeroMasta]

IDK Why but I can tune my XTM X-Cellerator and my Losi XNT but not my HPI RS4 or my Yokomo GT-4. It's just hard for me.

[@Hekkie]

Sounds familiar. Did you have trouble getting the RS4 started for the first time because the needle settings from the factory were totally messed up?

[@DJHeroMasta]

It's funny cause All the needles were set to the factory settings and I turned them all in them reset them manually to factory settings but I still don't know how to tune them. Its sounds stupid being as though I can tune the truck and you use the exact same method but I just can't get a good tune. My uncle got me into this hobby so I'll just let him do it and watch him

[@norbertdobrotka9366]

Hey, I'm running my nrb5 still on the factory settings. When I get to full throttle it starts bogging and would stop unless I release the throttle. I read all kinds of things but as many opinions I read as different they are. What do you think is the problem here? Thank you 🙏

[@TheRCBiker]

Watch this video and find out!

[@deanturton8458]

Now this is the bit I don’t understand. Yes it’s my first nitro car 🤔. I will be watching this video more than once 🤣🤣😂

[@nitro-rc6241]

Dean Turton its very easy so don’t worry. Sign up on a forum called roc talk

[@nitro-rc6241]

Dean Turton RC talk*

[@SwiftyGaming84]

What are factory or default settings for high and low speed

[@hanquah]

Hey man can we have 2 speed gear in this engine model's? Tbis is awsome as small 1 10 scale has it 2 speed gearbox

[@brianprice2240]

YOU GOT ONE OF 3.3 ENGINE TUNING

[@tyshawnjackson2350]

Can you help me when I start my car and when I give it full throttle it stays there when I let off for a quick second or two

[@TheRCBiker]

Sounds like it's bogging down with too much fuel, try leaning it a little

[@birdmanr07]

should I be worried about the amount of oil coming from the exhaust

[@TheRCBiker]

No, it's normal for nitro engines. Especially during break in when they're running a rich mixture

[@akmalphoenix7959]

hello. i buy this engine sh 21, what glow plug it use? short or long plug? i need to use hot plug to break in right? im in trouble right now

[@TheRCBiker]

Hello, it uses a standard plug. Use a plug that suits your fuel percentage. 20% fuel and medium hot plug will be fine.

[@akmalphoenix7959]

@@TheRCBiker thanks for reply. i use 25% nitro, now im using medium plug. this setting is ok? maybe i will try medium hot. i already messed up my HSN and LSN, do u know both factory settings needle? i cant find any manual about this engine online, maybe u know its setting.

[@jesseg251]

I have a question why does my rc truck only run for a short time ?

[@TheRCBiker]

8-15 minutes is normal running time

[@jesseg251]

TheRCBiker ok thank u

[@jesseg251]

TheRCBiker and another 1 why does my car go by itself when I accelerate

[@OfficiaLUCCA]

Where can we buy a glow igniter with hump pack like the one that you're using in this video?

[@TheRCBiker]

I originally bought it from Modelsport. Not sure if they still sell them

[@OfficiaLUCCA]

Just had a look and they don't appear to sell them anymore I don't think

[@TheRCBiker]

Check this one out : www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__42607__HobbyKing_174_6_24V_LiPoly_Glow_Plug_Igniter.html I've just ordered one on backorder to give it a go. £9.11 inc. shipping, can't go wrong :D

[@mariolooney70]

Just bought one

[@TheRCBiker]

Congrats!

[@mustafakocyigit6594]

Hi mate Where I can get brand new Rc car same one

[@craigscave5322]

Mustafa Kocyigit model sport

[@andreawill7083]

do you have to tune your rc car

[@oliverherberts3445]

yes, you have to tune a nitro rc car.

[@tomswift5070]

Hi what glow plug do you recommend?

[@TheRCBiker]

Hi Tom, I run a Cold plug with 25 or 30% Nitro Medium plug with 20% Nitro Medium Hot Plug with 16% Nitro It does differ between engines though. And also climate. Hope this helps, Make sure you subscribe for more RC vids :)

[@tomswift5070]

@@TheRCBiker thank you so much I will get some cold plugs as I'm going to run it on 25% same fuel you use in the video.

[@TheRCBiker]

@@tomswift5070 No worries

[@reefkeeper1014]

Just bought this buggy and messed up the needle settings on high and low needles... normally good at this but now I need to reset to stock needle settings so was wondering what they are ? I can't find them on google and when I do it's confusing ??

[@TheRCBiker]

Flush the High speed needle to the edges and turn it 1.5 turns in. The Low end I'd flush to the edges and turn 1 full turn in.

[@reefkeeper1014]

Cheers what about the low speed needle ?

[@reefkeeper1014]

Ignore misread your comment lol thanks mate! Do some more rc! I'm just getting back into it after 2 years of not doing it, I used to have a serpent 977, hpi Baja, traxxas (forgot which one) , hpi evo, and a crappy little one that I used if I wanted to just mess round

[@TheRCBiker]

Yes more coming :) Let me know how you get on with those settings, They'll only be a very rough setting, Once you get the engine running you can follow a tuning tutorial and tune it up properly.

[@reefkeeper1014]

JT12's R/C Videos there's a vid on my channel only vid there of it, ( not tuned yet) first day I got it followed ur break in process

[@RallyandTrail]

👍🏻

[@stevenmillar8810]

its basicy 2 stroke

[@danielwagnerniero4501]

top

[@DJHeroMasta]

Hahaha First!

[@Viviv0177i0]

It's a very loud car

[@TheRCBiker]

It sounds good though :D