Nitrorcx Guide: How to Tune your Nitro RC Car Engine

Here is the guide on turning your engine for maximum performance
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[@nitrorcx]

The buggy used in the video is the Exceed RC Hyper Speed, we have it listed for $139.95 right now on our website. This is a good buddy for someone that wants to get into the hobby.

[@Taboloncawonthemasters]

It’s triple that now…

[@nitrorcx]

We sell them on our website item number Mad-EA2101, or you can purchase it at your local hobby shop that sells RC vehicles.

[@nitrorcx]

@crazzzzzzzzycracker Nitro fuel is rated with different percentages indicating the amount of nitro content in the fuel. The fuel usually consists of nitromethane, methanol, synthetic oil, and other additives depending on the brand and manufcaturer of the fuel.

[@nitrorcx]

The starter kit doesn't come with additional glow plugs but we do have them listed on our website as well.

[@nitrorcx]

This buggy is a great beginner for someone that never had a nitro powered vehicle. I personalty like the would go with the brushless version because it doesn't require any tuning and it's ready to go out of the box.

[@nitrorcx]

@xXrandomguy11Xx Yes you can use 20% on the Batalian as well, you can use 20% fuel on all of out nitro powered items.

[@nitrorcx]

@MrGamingPro100 We're suppose to get a shipment in soon, when they come in the website will be updated right away.

[@nitrorcx]

@JAYvsWILD Turn it in 1 hour increments to fine tune the engine.

[@biglightbt]

Exactly what nitrorcx said. Its especially important for nitro models because they can easily get out of control. Believe me, if you are new to the whole thing there really isn't a feeling quite like seeing your beloved model careening off into the sunset out of control. You might also want to invest in a throttle return spring and a fail safe if the radio doesn't have one built in.

[@nitrorcx]

@MrLarbag It's the same as the setting that was mentioned in the video.

[@nitrorcx]

The factory settings for the engine is 3 1/2 turns - high needle, and 1 1/2 turns - low speed

[@jmp060782]

NitroRCX .28 specs are they the same? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnTh2SDjtyHqaM

[@nitrorcx]

@ThePs311 no it should not be smoking, give our techs a call regarding this issue

[@nitrorcx]

Yes you can but you cannot use the settings that Bobby mentioned in this video. You have to adjust the tune to the fuel that your using.

[@nitrorcx]

@Bsimons123 No that's is pretty much all the stuff you need to get.

[@nitrorcx]

@xskillarx Sounds like your tune is off, check out the recommended setting for car,

[@nitrorcx]

If you turn on the receiver first there is a chance that the receiver will get some stray signal from something else and cause the RC to take off. Also when you turn off the RC always turn off the RC first before the transmitter.

[@deankelly6882]

Great video easy to understand thanks iv just purchased the back wash Pro version and iv been worried about how to run it in and tune it your video was very helpful.. Thanx from the u. K.

[@nitrorcx]

@kiirem11 We recommend using 20% nitro fuel but 25% will work in our motors. Just remember to be more careful when tuning.

[@timtim930]

@ThePs311 its supposed to put out some blue smoke out of the exhaust pipe. that is just some unburnt fuel

[@nitrorcx]

Everyone has their own preferred break in method but this is how Bobby does it.

[@nitrorcx]

The buggy in the video is the "1/10 2.4Ghz Exceed RC Hyper Speed Beginner Version .16 Engine Nitro Powered Off Road Buggy"

[@nitrorcx]

Yes you can use 30% nitro fuel with this engine, but if you use the settings that we have shown in the video it'' over heat the motor. Tune it accordingly go the 30% fuel.

[@KrAzY3rIk]

thanks alot that really helped out and yeah im about to buy my first rc from you guys its gonna be the 1/10 infinity truck.

[@nitrorcx]

How hot does the engine get?

[@nitrorcx]

For our .28 engine the factory setting is low speed needle clockwsie till stop, back out counter clockwise 3.5-4 turns, high speed needle clockwise till stop, back out counter clockwise 2.5

[@nitrorcx]

This is a nitro vehicle and it doesn't require a battery to power the motor, there is a battery cage inside the radio box to power the servos and receiver.

[@nitrorcx]

Reason I asked is because our settings might not be the same for other manufacture settings.

[@nitrorcx]

@rcnitrox at least 2 tanks, you can go to 4 tanks before really mashing the throttle

[@nitrorcx]

@kayd747 Yes! The Exceed Forza is a great car to start with.

[@nitrorcx]

@MilkyWarhammer40k just get on average a 20% nitro mix, 30 if you want more performance, but 20% should be fine

[@nitrorcx]

Did you get your .28 engine from us?

[@nitrorcx]

Whenever you adjust the high speed needle you need to adjust the low speed and idle screw for the car.

[@shawnblock7335]

I have the Exceed Rc Nitro Forza 2-Speed. And Traxxas 33% Nitro Fuel, works just fine.

[@nitrorcx]

Do you mean the brake disc?

[@sputnikwood]

@sonic2000ish If you didn't get nitro fuel specifically made for nitro car engine (because there is also airplane nitro which is different blend of nitro and oil), the best thing is to return it if it's not opened yet. 20% nitro content is best for car engine. People that race also use up to 30% nitro.

[@jackrussell7014]

Nice video! It helped a lot. What’s the factory carb settings for it?

[@TastyGlue]

@MrCman182 Most hobby stores sell nitro fuel. The most common is 20% which costs appox. $40 a gallon depending on where you are and what brands are available. No mixing required. A gallon will usually last me about a month and a half going out every weekend and the odd day after work in my Savage X 4.6

[@Awt0mat1K]

This video helped me alot. Thank you for posting is video for benginners like me.

[@bestian4]

Ok cheers mate ill take it down to the rc shop cause last time I did it and something might of gone wrong thankyou verymuch that just sovled all the problems

[@JNG4600]

im new to the nitro cars hobby and your videos really are helping me but when you say you need 20 % nitro fuel what is the other 80%

[@hasan15555]

oil and other lubrications thank me later ;)

[@purplesms]

I hope ur website is good I'm buying this very rc car from it tomorrow great vid cheers thx

[@bigscreen1592]

thats a Redcat Tornado S30 isn't it?!!! i had one, i enjoyed the 2 speed tranny :) but had problems with the dogbones flying out so just make sure u add some orings to the endpoint of the dogbones to give them more of a snug fit....pretty fast car

[@nitrorcx]

@franciskentoandasan please give our tech support a call or visit rcdiscuss . com for forum help

[@nitrorcx]

@RadioTechSk8 That is correct.

[@nitrorcx]

.28 EX engine settings Low speed needle clockwsie till stop, back out counter clockwise 3.5-4 turns .28 EX engine Settings High speed needle clockwise till stop, back out counter clockwise 2.5

[@nitrorcx]

The opening of the carburetor might be to small and isn't providing enough air for it to idle.

[@nitrorcx]

You change it accordingly to the tune that your setting on the car.

[@nitrorcx]

You can use 30% nitro fuel with the buggy but you'll have to tune it accordingly. If not the motor will run super hot.

[@nitrorcx]

We got the fuel from our local hobby shop. We recommend using 20% nitro fuel with all of our nitro powered vehicles.

[@luiskickzz3485]

Just got my car from you guys

[@jrendeluk]

I drove mine for the first time today, really easy to start but did a couple cart wheels and front shock towers already bent, body wont fit right, and I didn't even jump it. I used to jump my offna buggy and Duratrax truggy pretty high and never bent a shock tower.

[@j.m7095]

what do you mean when you say " for the low speed needle I like to make it flush with the housing"?

[@ChillaxedJosh]

@rcracerable as a mechanic, combustion engines and tuning is much more appealing.

[@nitrorcx]

We use O'Donnell nitro fuel mostly.

[@Mroswaldo16]

I libed that buggy. No problem with axles, bearing. At all.. I had problems with brand cars breaking shafts and bearing breking..

[@sputnikwood]

I'm only familiar with Traxxas's engines and they recommend 5 tanks during break-ins...gradually building up the speed and temperature of the engine. From other break in methods ive read about, they also advise 3-5 tanks. Two tanks isn't enough I don't think. "Flush low speed needle means the head of the screw is even with the material around it. If you can slide your screwdricer across the head of the lsn screw, then it is flush". -from forum post.

[@RCmurder3]

do you guys by any chance do traxxas cars? if you do i would love it if you could post a video of possibly breaking in and tuning the traxxas jato. thanks

[@xxYOJRxx]

i follow to tune the engine sine it still to idle to turn it off i pinch the fuel line cant get it to turn back on after that. can you help me on what to try next

[@megaman1999z]

thank you this really helped i have a. 21 nitro engine thanks

[@Zrclle]

i went through 5 tanks 1 through 4 i didnt make high speed passes but the 5th one i did high speed passes for 5 seconds each should that be good for the engine

[@jt2953]

Thanks, this answered alot of my questions

[@theJaywow123]

do you think the glow plug is still good if it is the color orange/yellow when checking it?

[@nitrorcx]

If the wire inside the antenna didn't break off with it then it should be fine.

[@MrSpiker77]

Hi, Would you prefer getting this model shown in the video or the 1/10th 2.4Ghz Exceed RC Brushless PRO 2.4Ghz Electric SunFire Off Road Buggy Plz answer....i would just like to know which 1 i should get..I like rc cars with alot of speed

[@MrSpiker77]

For this model I know it is 20% fuel but what brand would You reccomend?

[@timtim930]

@anmesiaa the engine should be built to wear it won't over heat but i would suggest no more than 2 tanks at a time.

[@ryanhunter2927]

How many tanks do I need to run through before I start tuning

[@joshualataille1905]

hey, nitrorcx. I just bought a car from you guys and ill most likely be on the street more can you tell me if theres any tires and rims that I can buy?

[@airsoftlegend7844]

I have a question why does my rc not respond good to my controller like i sqeeze the acceleration and it sometimes go only when it wants to and when i turn it takes like 2 seconds for it actually turn when i tell it to a

[@RadioTechSk8]

Hi, my car is heaps out of tune so what do you recomend i do? turn both needles all the way in (clockwise) and then bring them both out 2 and a 1/2 turns or what? thanks for your help.

[@kitykat1973]

what do you mean by make the low speed needle flush with the housing because I have just ordered my first nitro buggy and was looking on how to tune my buggy

[@packyoc123]

Cool video. Can you give me a recommendation for a good starter nitro car?

[@THEDnARACER]

I got my losi 810 didnt break in the motor but it runs great good video though you should of explained what flush means though

[@wrestlemaniac202]

Should I treat my t-maxx the way I would brand new since I haven't driven it in over two years?

[@azurelegacy8314]

I am very very curious, I am thinking about buying one of these off the site, I was wondering if they come with a kit.

[@knockout35189]

+SuperGames my exceed buggy lasted me 2 gallons.... do your self a favor, get a hpi from towerhobbies.com spend a lil more and be happy. going cheap will end up costing more in the long run.

[@tngthenightgamer776]

if you buy a nitro from hobby warehouse the engine is already broken in I think that's good for your money and it comes in a couple days which is good

[@JAYvsWILD]

If u turn high speed needle 2 1/2 out how much should u turn it in to make it lean

[@nitrorcx]

@diZziePrOdUcTiOnZz yup, should be the same

[@franciskentoandasan]

please answer back my nitro truck is an Exceed Infinity i cant tune it it keeps dying out and it overheats in 2 minutes of going around in circles trying to tune it. it was okay when it was new then i hadnt play with it for more than four months, when i tried to start but it wont start so i cleaned the engine and it started but it keeps dying out i cant find the right place its about 6-8 turns in the needle but i cant seem to find the right place

[@zc3303]

you have any idea where I can send my car in for start up repair and engine tuning? all the local r/c shops have shut down..I'm willing to pay

[@seven9766]

Tall ZAC That is the part you are supposed to do yourself!! Half the fun is in the maintenance.

[@rcmodder64]

SO DO I KNOW WHEN IT IS TUNED WHEN THE THROTTLE IS REALY RESPONSIVE AND IT TICKS OVER AND HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY ENGINE IS FLOODED (ELECTRIC START) THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

[@MRLIMELOVER]

Hey guys, I have a green hsp warhead buggy it works fine (: and it seems to be it's taking to much petrol do I have to do this ?? So it works

[@nathanjones3459]

How long does it take for one tank of fuel to run out on the exceed hyper speed?

[@yourweeklycuber1557]

my redcat shockwave is acting like its flooded, even though i took out the glow plug, and emptied the fuel from the carborator, it is still super hard to pull, plus, the throttle is going haywire, could it be the small, small puddles messing with the servo?

[@zachelliott6595]

wash it with nitro fule it will start up

[@dragonzzacerful]

one more question whats the best battery i can get for more run time

[@jackivan7632]

is this only for performance reasons or is it really nescessary?

[@nitro-rc6241]

Jack Hyper it is REALLY IMPORTANT 6 tank break in

[@SpeeedErik]

does a nitro rc car need much more maintenance than a electric rc car? and what is breaking the most on a nitro rc engine?

[@christianm60]

i have a 1/16 engine and its so small and compact. My clutch (copper gear) keeps slipping. I dont know what to do, we replaced a ball bearing with a big washer. It still keeps falling off what do i do?

[@ChrisottesPSN]

when tuning, do you have to tune the air flow aswell?

[@xskillarx]

btw i recently had it tuned at my local hobby store just to let you know

[@mcriss79]

whats the best glow plug to run in nov/dec....it's like 30 degrees in ohio...just wondered...i have the same beginner model.

[@xXrandomguy11Xx]

i want to get a nitro truggy 1/8 batalian and i was wondering if i have to use 20% nitro fuel or what percent? can you help me please?

[@KrAzY3rIk]

So im trying to get into this hobby so I have been looking through alot of videos and most of them say to turn on the transmitter first then the reciever why is that?

[@Kamex49]

is this basically the same for your 1/16 scale buggys and what fuel do i use with it

[@Sigmaster207]

what about a nitro .28 engine? what are the factory settings? or is to just about the same for all engines?

[@xskillarx]

I got an TT St-1 just wondering why my engine boggs when i punch the throttle need help here. thanks

[@MrSpiker77]

what are the factory setting for exceed rc .21 engine and what type of fuel does your .21 madfire take is it 20%? plz respond

[@Beckofilmz]

were can you get glowplugs if you dont have a hobby store near you

[@diegochacon7285]

which is better? The forza buggy or the rally monster?

[@skylinemofo9291]

can someoone pleas help me. I got a st1 thunder tugger truggy (not original engine) ive done everything i should for the engine with the breaking in the engine. I used to glow plugs yesterday and 4 tanks of fuel and i couldnt get the car running. the carb is 1mm open. i just cant get it. my stearing is fine. my acceleration and braking is fine. I dont no how to tune it. The engine is an SH engines M28-p3