Nitrorcx Guide: Fine Tuning your Nitro RC Car

[@Gentleman_Jester]

I've watched allot of tuning videos for nitro. This is the first one I've seen that explains everything in a way that is easily understandable for a newbie. Thank you very much for making this video. I'm confident now that I can get my RS4 Evo up and running finally.

[@jesseortega8598]

Exactly he was right on point. I just finished Building my Kyosho Nitro Inferno MP 10 TKI3! It's got a Alpha Falcon Engine! This is perfect for.

[@BlueMoto53]

This is a good one because it shows you the car actually running. I tried watching adam drake, but it wasn’t anything like this

[@namehere7829]

I LIKE HOW TO VIDEOS LIKE THIS ONE ...HES NOT ON HERE BRAGGING OR SHOWING OFF SOME MULTI THOUSAND DOLLAR RC CAR THAT THE AVERAGE PERSON CANT AFFORD OR TRYING TO SELL YOU PARTS FROM SOME RC COMPANY WERE THEY MAKE A PROFIT ON EVERY TIME THEY MENTION THAT COMPANIES NAME ..HE IS SHOWING US HOW WE TOO CAN FIX OR HAVE FUN WITH RC CARS..AND FOR THAT I WILL GIVE THIS VIDEO A THUMBS UP..

[@alsuth803]

Thank you. Finally someone who knows wtf they are expressing and teaching other people. No - one ever talks about the pinging/ detonation on these motors. Nitro is hard to tune, but once you hit that sweet spot...hold on!!

[@extraglutenplz3758]

and then you go back to the track the next day, different weather, need to start all over again LOL

[@Ccodebits]

Thank you! I got a nitro and was freaking out when people were talking about tunning, lean and rich...I wanted to take it back and get an electric. NowI'm completely happy with my RC, which was a Christmas present, from my wife. XD

[@leonv9744]

I appreciate all the great detail and showing everyone hands on exactly what to do as well as when the tuning is off and what it does too rich or too lean. Great job again....I watched many tuning videos and this one is definitely the best!

[@brucewestern6325]

I really appreciate how in the detail and the examples that you give, most videos that say the basics don't give you a clue of information when you just need the actual basics. This is step by step the true basics and I do appreciate your time that you took on it

[@detroitrcwurks998]

I have a bad memory but when i need or think i need a refresher on tuning this video is where i go. This i think is 1 of the best and straight to the point tuning videos.

[@Th3KarmaUploads]

After 3 years I took out my Nitro RC buggy again. I was kinda struggling with it again, untill I saw this. Awesome video dude!

[@cyberpopstuff]

This is the best tuning video I have ever seen. That young man is a great teacher. Thanks.

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

Idle lay down, low side needle engine Temps were left out. High side tuning was spot on. Not being a critic, literally one of the best in depth videos on KZbin and I'm throwing the pros how to videos in the mix. Imho your idle was too high, premature clutch wear etc...You did ask for comments :p

[@bencernyar6906]

Michael Drum only person with sence of a tune this guys tune is trash

[@travismorse2104]

@@bencernyar6906 well by all means mr bad ass tune guy let's see your video on a correct tune? Oh that's right you dont have one! The only thing thats trash here is your dumb ass!🤣🤣🖕

[@lumleytc]

Big thank you from UK, only had the hyper 7 for about 5 years, never managed to find it to this quality until I found your videos, lifetime followed from today, huge thanks Lum, uk

[@Cpt_Nathan]

I actually read the entire trx 3.3 manual and learned the importance of cleaning air filter after every hour of use (serious, it’s a big deal) dish soap then air filter oil and your good to go. I also learned that after every run if your are going to store for more than 3 hours go ahead and spray 1sec burst WD-40 straight into open carb and into glow plug hole crank engine 10sec and repeat 2x more times. (Serious, WD-40 in the manual) Starts up great after this treatment and more importantly it gets all the nitro out of the engine so it doesn’t attract water and rust bearings out and such.

[@Jo.hannesW]

This is one of the best tutorials for nitro beginners... and those who may thought they were already experts. Very good, thank you!

[@jameswatson-thomas7185]

I have had my mta4 for about 8 years. Was very temperamental. After watching this video I played around with it and I totally get it now. I never knew it was that quick, I’ve never had it up on two wheels until today!

[@austinl.4444]

Best tuning video I have seen. Traxxas won was complicated and confusing. I understood everything you were saying

[@GabrielA-ib2eb]

You're so awesome. Got my delivery from nitrorcx last week so I'll be playing around with our .18 this weekend. Your videos are so informative and detailed. I absolutely love them. Thank you for making this hobby fun for my son and I.

[@brettdillaman5477]

This guy really knows what he's doing I swear this video will help you out. I left my tmaxx on the shelf for 20 years and forgot everything I learned. And this video saved me form another motor witch will be the the third motor by the way.

[@terrychafin4529]

Never stop doing what your doing bobby

[@danielbarratt6281]

Just been giving a rc car it won't start need to find make and model so I can go on line plz help

[@chatevattanavekin3721]

Terry Chafin รรรรรรรุุุุั ล

[@averagejoenitro2730]

Props for putting this video out there. You guys are doing exactly what I am trying to do with my channel....help others out with nitro RC. We all make mistakes and from my experience on camera things rarely go text book when trying to explain lol! Anyways, good job on the video! I'm not the type to criticize others videos because it's not going to change the video anyways and I know how it is to receive a lot of criticism.... Because this hobby (nitro rc) brings a lot of it. Thanks for sharing this!

[@charlieb7854]

Average Joe Nitro i have watched your videos and they are great. i have learned alot from them. Thank you!

[@dfwboxingisback9173]

non lee no.

[@spartacuslifeboxing]

Average Joe Nitro, yes indeed to at least make it fair

[@MrJames-dk3my]

Fantastic video thank you bro !

[@jrocrcpower5949]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻thanks bro

[@randomized3060]

some you tubers just make it to complicated this is easy and understandable

[@FortuN1337]

Of hundreds of different tutorials for things i watched on youtube, this one is by far the best! Very nice job my friend explaining and showing. Keep up the good work!

[@jakecarnez233]

Nitro rc for life, just can't do the electric. Keep these going, videos like this make me so happy.

[@RepublicanJonCardiasmenos]

Hey Buddy, great tutorial on the nitro engine. I just bought a Kyosho Inferno GT2 Race Spec Nitro Car in the red finish and I plan to take it out for the first time on 6-23-19 this Sunday!!! I cant wait!!! I love the sound of the nitro engine. Electric is faster, but you gotta love the sound of nitro. I have watched your video a couple of times and it has given me great confidence. Thanks man, Jon Cardiasmenos. Concord, Ca.

[@angesrc]

For someone who just purchased a nitro car. This was so clear and understandable. Thanks again.👍🏼👍🏼🚗🚗

[@bobbymac4751]

Dude, Your vid let me have the fastest tune ever. I am a novice, 2 months here in fl. Thank you for your Video. Lots of help. Here in Fla. lots of humidity. That becomes tricky. Thanks again.

[@jermaineharris2410]

You the only person who actually showed me how that motor is built

[@jermaineharris2410]

High and low

[@geoffhickman6215]

This is the best demonstration on tuning ive ever seen on youtube

[@lorenzomedford9728]

Great tutorial.. Nice and easy, to Understand keep Up the good Work.

[@chatevattanavekin3721]

Nitro is the Waล

[@redron357]

Agree

[@lueluc8522]

thank you for this video I return each time to make sure I'm tuning my nitro correctly. Thanks.

[@jameschandler1655]

Best, most comprehensive and concise tutorial I've seen thanks for making this vid

[@StoneFPV-]

Great video! Thank you for making a tuning video that actually makes sense and covers basically every nitro tuning problem I’ve had.

[@bloodstorm1231]

Been 10 years since iv played with my nitro. Im getting back in the hobby. As far as tuning goes, all i remember is a properly tuned engine will have some smoke coming out of it while on the throttle and not so much while idle.

[@reyes-rc9115]

great tutorial in 2021 too...easy to follow and the examples of the extremes on both sides helped a ton. Thanks!

[@jasonking5073]

This dude knows his stuff very nice vid bro

[@jakeandrules7724]

This dude is wrong on some of his stuff

[@tariqasad19]

You presented your self as super 2 stoke Mechanic, Bravo, every one can tune 2 stroke now. Hats off.

[@Stay_active100]

Best RC tuning video in the world ...very basic and simple ..thank you

[@raydickos]

I've had a shit day with my car in new you this only had it a week. My engine kept cutting out at full revs. This video outs just what I needed ! Thanks so much very nice easy to understand video I feel I understand more now thanks again !!

[@TheBUBBELINA]

I subscribed after watching this video. This was the best tutorial out there considering you covered pretty much everything there was to keep in mind, and at the same time making it easy to follow along. Thanks!

[@mikefontenot5313]

Man this is one of the best tuning video there is 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏼😎!

[@RcOffroad9513]

This tune was way off! But it does give you a good idea of what you want to do. The buggy was not tuned good, too lean on low end, but he kept trying to fix it with the hsn?

[@lekarmthomas1038]

THIS WOULD BE FUN FOR AUTO MECHANICS CLASS AT SCHOOL'S ACROSS AMERICA

[@drachir1313]

Thanks so much for making a comprehensive video that actually explains things! Real world explanations and sounds to prove it.

[@cbossplayz3555]

Wow now I know how to tune my rustler thing runs like a top now best video I’ve ever watched on tuning

[@scottwilson6219]

58 years old. Race on and off. And control line. Like this guy. So cool.A

[@but531]

I think is the best tuning video on youtube. You almost convince me tobuy a nitro version of my electric buggy.

[@ciarancdc]

It's the low speed you need to richen to get rid of the pinging because as you say yourself it controls the amount of fuel from low to mid throttle, when you let off the throttle after getting up to speed it's the low speed that controls how much of the overall fuel from the high speed gets into the engine. If the low speed is too lean you can keep richen in the high speed but it will still starve of fuel when you let off the throttle

[@vibe808]

The best tuning video on KZbin Thanks for the info The partially enclosed area you were at helps

[@MrDavestarr2001]

I finally understand what i am doing since watching this. Very well explained... top video. Many thanks.👍👍👍

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks you for the great info and so far the best I have found to help with this questions. I glad I found the channel.

[@Chartkappa]

The Best Tuning Video on Nitro Engines I've seen......WOW!.....Thank YOU and keep doing what you're doing!!!!

[@xibidit]

when your leaning the lsn and your idle rises, with in mind you have a huge 1mm gap, you should lower your gap. i usually use half of what you use and your idle is way high. very good video man, really good for beginners if they just lower the gap a smidge :p

[@killswitch_richeg6954]

Best explanation an break down of how the engine works and to tune the motor I’ve came across!! awesome video man!🤙🏼

[@deankelly6882]

Great video easy to understand iv just purchased the back wash and iv been worried about tuning it with your help it was easy thanks from the u. K.

[@viralworx7318]

Solid video!!!! Its awesome how you show both sides of the spectrum from rich to lean and how to fix it. You actually teach people vs just telling people. Well Done

[@joshherrman3201]

Im new to nitro this really explains everything one needs to know. Thanks for your post.

[@brettdillaman5477]

Dude I wish I could give you a million likes. I swear, finial someone that know what they are doing. This video helped the shit out of me. Thank you so much. Trust me I watch a lot of videos on this.

[@observinghumanity3034]

Nitro is much more involved and takes patience and attention. It’s also much more exciting then electrics IMO. Electrics have come a long way from back in the 80’s and can rip, but for real motor heads there is nothing like gas or nitro. This video is a great resource for newbies getting into nitros, and once they get it I guarantee they will sell or ignore most or all of their electrics. It’s kind of sad that electrics have kind of pushed out fuel powered cars and trucks, and actual kit building, but today’s generation is much more about immediate gratification, and RTR. At least RC is still alive and kicking.

[@TheDude-em1xk]

Still the best tuning video! I just broke in my first nitro. Now I understand how to tune. Thank you so much! There is Sooooo many crappy video's out there!

[@jma5599]

The pinging comes after you release the trigger. Nice and informative video. Good job bobby!

[@rizthewizz]

Thank you for the elaborate video, it was very informative, and helped a lot to optimize the tuning of my Schumacher Fusion 21. One of the best videos on tuning guide.

[@MikeyGG34]

The biggest problem we ran into,was air leaks. Usually after a couple big wrecks,the carb will start to loosen and run ruff. If you seal the carb throttle body with regular silicone to the engine,fuel line nipples and the air mixture screws with teflon tape. Your air fuel mixture and engine will run consistently. Then we hosed clamped out exhaust pipes together,for durability.

[@stevenadams3533]

Thanks for this video, I built a losi 3.0 over a year ago and it has just sat there as I'm struggling to get around all this nitro stuff and a lack of time. Thanks.

[@winstonwalker7432]

Best nitro video out there for beginners and some novice drivers. Great job!

[@purrungas2012]

very nice explanation, been looking for a video like this for a while, where some one really took the time to show adjustments and changes

[@MrJecs1337]

Excellent tutorial! I use this video as a reference all the time when I tune my nitro engines.

[@Cpt_Nathan]

Good video, I am a new nitro user. Just finished rebuilding brothers Trx 3.3 (bearing rusted from improper storage and broke apart and got eaten by motor) and broke it in. Thanks for explaining that if pinging occurs coming off of top speed richen HS needle, and also if pinging at idle richen LS needle.

[@chad6434]

Extremely informative, thank you so much!! Just got my first nitro car (red cat tornado s30) coming in the mail soon. I didn’t want to ruin it right away, and I was getting a little overwhelmed with everything but this helped so much!

[@TNTREPO]

Thank you for all of your hard work. I enjoy watching all of your videos. This is one of the best...

[@omnipurpose6876]

One of the best tuning videos I have seen so far, great work!

[@MsRaptor1995]

Fantastic tutorial you answered a few problems ive been having

[@tubeyuber803]

I watched a bunch of tuning videos and this was by far the best. Great job!!

[@XxPsykosXS]

Damn thanks for the video bro, i'm pretty new to this hobby and i just realized that my rc engine was running way too rich and my settings were trash thx so much

[@lfodh1]

This is most comprehensive video on tuning. Thank you very much

[@troyrogers1236]

fantastic! bout to get my ken block on! I just started it for the first time, I have lots of fuel coming out the exhaust and burned thru a tank in just a few minutes...I think I had the idle screw too wide open, im saving your video to my tuning playlist and im going to tune tommarrow..its 6 degrees in Illinois

[@85WILLBILL]

The best tune video on the tube hands down👋🏾👋🏾 💯💯💯

[@Chris-HC]

Video was a massive help buddy, Just getting started with Nitro. Thank you.

[@chrism650]

Really appreciate this video as I am new to nitro and this is very informative. Thanks!

[@kondi54321]

best fine tuning video for nitro engines on youtube

[@I_AM_BCHIN]

Great tutorial !! The mysteries of nitro tuning explained !!!

[@seanhatch4425]

Great video! very good info, thank you.

[@jacklynncramer543]

Sean Hatch

[@fbiminecrafter7321]

Hey

[@redbanditracing]

Great video, the visuals really helped. Bought the Traxxas Revo 3.3 and currently having issues with temp 275°. HSN probably too lean.

[@jesseortega8598]

I've got a Kyosho Nitro Inferno MP 10 TKI3! I'm using an Alpha Falcon plus engine with a mid speed needle! That's an added adjustment! But using the same principle and method by listening,A fine tune can be achieved!

[@stanh3978]

this is a perfect video and a video I've been looking for for a long time thanks mate great job

[@BigYahrell916]

Thanks for the video! I'm new to tuning Nitro rcs. It helped me understand!!

[@sourceconnected]

Great video man.. love the way you Demonstrated the high and low speed tuning.. the best demonstration 👍👍this guy knows his stuff

[@holgerwacholder3581]

Thanks...very comprehensive...i was always done tuning when it wouldnt cut out anymore, that used to be good enough for me he he...now that the symptons of too rich or too lean were properly explained and you know what to look out for i get much better tunes!...

[@jimmylee8459]

Great Video Makes me wanna put my old nitro back together. Thanks

[@keithphillips1234]

He does explain the needles very well. I like to run mine a little fat on the bottom. I’d rather a bit rich than to lean.

[@denniss7805]

What a great video, having a hard time finding your break-in video

[@chrisclark7598]

By far the best tuning vid for us dummies thank you

[@MrMarkas3]

Best tuning video I've come across

[@CannaConnect]

Hands down, Best tuning tutorial period 👍

[@deetee9506]

Best tuning video I have watched!

[@robertoavila1077]

Thank you, for me your instructions in tuning, best for, easy to understand for beginners. More videos pls.

[@bigglucc986]

Just ordered the G8X nitro it will be here Friday im Geeked AF cant wait ....

[@fivetengarage2867]

Thanks so much for explaining this process in detail. This will help me tune way better.

[@seeeladadading6362]

Thanks for the great video i wish i had found this video earlier because i brought my rc car to the hobby shop for them to tune it because i had no idea what i was doing.

[@channingnenninger7273]

Great Video 👍That’s the Hardest part of owning a Nitro vehicle Getting the tune right..Awesome job ✌️

[@BobMonkeypimp]

Also the most fun!! I run both electric & nitro vehicles & needle tuning is always more satisfying than messing about with a program card.

[@FarmerFpv]

A couple things you did wrong here. The engine should not climb in RPM then drop when you blip the throttle. This is because it is lean on the mid fuel delivery. You did not compensate for the low needle adjustments. When you lean out the low end on a 2 needle carb you must also richen then high end needle in order to get the mid level fuel delivery to stay consistent throughout the rpm range. With a three needle carb that has a mid range needle you adjust the mid end needle to get a flat idle curve so it doesn't rise and fall when you blip the throttle. When you blip the throttle the engine should rev and then drop immediately to idol otherwise it's lean at the top from over leaning the low end needle.

[@ashbourneda]

Thank you. Best tuning video . Fixed my problem with car .

[@paulwilliams2849]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing. I am a complete idiot at the track when it comes to tuning....come to think of it, most things actually, however this video has helped a lot. Great looking car too!