ENR_Kyle

I just ordered a tsunami Truggy.. It has the VX 18. I need to go out and get some fuel before it gets here.. I have a few questions.. I know you want low nitro and high oil for break-in I think..Is that true.. What should I use.. how about for bashing arround the backyard.. I would like a good ammout of power but I am not to good at tuning yet, So I know not to use fuel with real high nitro content. What abou brand?.. Will any work?.. Im not looking to spend alot of money.. Its just for weekend bashing..

Thanks

streetskatertd

20%

dclintonh

odonall race blend 20%, worked for me. you dont want to high oil content because itll run real hot.

ENR_Kyle

So definatly stick with 20% nitro.. thanks..

That for break in and bashing?..

So whats a good oil %?... For break in, for bashin?..

Thanks again

Chubbysdad

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20 percent is good forevery thing. If your not using a race motor or racing just about any fuel will work for the redcat motors.

ENR_Kyle

ok.. Made some calls to see what I can get. here is what I got:

HobbyTown: 20% Nitro / 10% Oil - $23/Gal - Eliminator ProRace

OR
SomeOtherPlace: 20% Nitro / 14% Oil - $25/Gal - Wildcat

20% Nitro / 18% Oil - $26/Gal - Wildcat




no sure what way to go.. The person I talked to say he will not sell anything less than 14% oil.. I really dont know what oil % to run?


also, on a diffrent note.. When Im there I need to buy Glow Plugs (since I will fry a few on breakin I assume), what ones should I get?

And I need a fuel filter - Anything specific to look for in a filter?.. Thanks

Sorry for all the question, I have been out of the sport for YEARS..

ehroof

the middle one, with 14% oil, too much and you will have to run it lean,

ENR_Kyle

ok.. wildcat is it.. anyone ever hear of that?..is it ok?

ehroof

i have heard of it, never used it. i use byrons, trinity, odonells and sometimes traxxas

FlyinGN

I swear by Trinity monster horsepower 20%

G*Man

Im using Byrons RTR Blend for my first galon on my SH 28.
20% Nitro/16% oil
Ran it super rich for 10 tanks slowly leaning it out as more fuel has been run through it. Im at about half a gallon now through this SH, and she is still burnin on the oem glow plug that came with it.

allenthen831

personally i would not recommend odonells because the fumes get into your eyes and they make u tear i would recommend byrons fuel

Chubbysdad

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I use whatever i have most of at the store lol. Allen if its a problem goto the pharmacy and get that tear stop or whatever it is called lmao.. jk I like Oddonnels. But get a better deal with byrons and trinity. Well team losi isn't too bad either.

ENR_Kyle

so 12 -16% oil is what I want to look for?

allenthen831

see dennis now why u gotta go that far huh? odonells makes me tear when i give my car gas ask eddie i was on the phone with him will i was trying to get my car running and i was tearing cuz the stupid fumes but when it comes to byrons fuel i dont have to worry about those stinky fumes

mozzzy_2000

Go for the 20/14 nitro mate. Some people like to use run-in blends buts its really not that necessary. I'd just use it from the start.

In regards to fuel fumes I find most nitro irritates your nose or thoat if you get a big breathe of it. The ones that dont I think have an additive in it that reduces the irritation.

ENR_Kyle

ok.. cool.. The best part Is I know a guy that works at "SomeOtherPlace" and he might be able to get me a discount.. sweet

how about glow plug.. what should I get?.. Thanks

mozzzy_2000

look you can go as much oil as say 18% but I wouldn;t recommend it purely because engines run better with less oil. less bogging, better idling and in a lot cases better cooling would you beleive. So the 20/14 would be the one to go for.
As far as glow plugs I'd probably try and an OS#8(medium) or the A3(hot). A hotter plug will allow you to run a bit richer as well. If you dont get results with one then try the other one I reckon.

ENR_Kyle

ok... Thanks..

Thanks everyone for the help.. I am excited to get my rig..

ehroof

good bro, let us know how it goes

Kemo

Wildcat fuels makes fuel for HPI AND Trinity.

ENR_Kyle

oh really.. so its like gettin the same quality fuel with out paying for the big name.. thats cool.