what percentage of nitro runs best through this car ?
513099
33% runs the best, it allows the engine to stay cooler while squeezing out as much performance as possible, I've run 5 gallons thru the engine and it's still going strong
513100
any percentage is fine as long as u dont change and have ur truck tuned correctly
513101
It's not so much about Speed it's about engine tempature I personally run 20% nitro fuel. Traxxas fuel is hard to come by and they also do not sell it by the gallon. Torco race fuel is a safe alternative.
1125854
My recommendation will be, to get with someone that knows about nitro cars, in order to break the engine properly, and set it up as recommended, then it becomes very easier to handle it, have fun, it a good car for beginners, in case you are one, and charge the plug for 24hrs!
933600
Hi Chery J.! I have intalled it on my Buggy and the gas in my country has about 21% of alcohol and so far any sign of problem.
878642
Hi Edward, we recommend 20% nitro fuel.You can find it here:POWER MASTER ~ FOUR Quarts of 20% Nitro Fuel ~ Premium Model Engine Fuel
45179
The best setting is one that you have uploaded from the Dyno shop. The stock tunes aren't bad but they're designed to be a safe, and give you a slight performance improvement. For the best possible results you need to take your vehicle to a dyno shop and have them run it, then upload it. They can give you programs that will be optimal for different octane levels of gasoline (including race level should you choose) as well as economy and normal drive tunes.
1966223
No most nitro rc's don't but it's real fun when your in a open space outdoors you don't need reverse
1612582
Using the 64% mixture, it is 20:1 for topical leaf applications and 4:1 for trunk applications. Instead of water, I use gasoline which absorbs better.
1078118
Usually just 87 octane but I try to get gas without ethanol to prevent long-term gumming up of the fuel system. This thing has been rock solid starting on any fuel so far.
479987
87 octane runs it good. I did put staybil in it to prevent it from getting gummed up by the ethenoyl. Runs solid my son has run 4 tanks throught it
45182
The best setting for performance depends on your specific vehicle and what type of fuel it runs on. Generally, the 93 octane "performance" tune (sometimes called the "Diablo Tune" will get the biggest power gains. Tunes for gas vehicles are always based on octane rating with the higher octane tunes always performing the best. Gains for a 93 Octane Performance tune can range anywhere from 15 HP to 30 HP gains over the stock power level of the vehicle. Those power gains are measured on a chassis dyno at the rear wheel, so it's real world horsepower!
1967120
I have 4 of these run from the same gas source and they all run fine. Even if they are at 1/4 on. The only problem is that when turned down they run very rich.
984242
Hey Melissa--I have the exact same year nitro. I was kind of skeptical also--they work perfectly! Go for it!
322065
You have to use the nitro fuel. First, the nitro fuel for these engines has lubricants built in. Second, the car uses a glow plug for ignition. Engines that use regular gas use a spark plug. The ignition system is not the same for gas and nitro engines. Third, The nitro is much more volatile than regular gas, enabling it to produce more power. This gives the car the proper power to weight ratio needed.
610007
These RC cars run using a special Nitro fuel. Can be found online or at your local hobby store..
1484079
My wife has a 2007 dodge nitro and these worked great. We have had them on for over a year, made a trip with load on top and have never had an issue.
881775
I use unleaded 87 octane. It has a 3.96 gal. tank, the manual advises the owner to use 'only UNLEADED gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.'
322062
Hello Jennifer!The Car only works with nitro that you can find in specialized hobby stores. Do not use normal gasoline, it can break your Car. Good Luck!