EARRNHARDT3

Hello
I ordered a Savage 4.6 RTR and was going to order some spare glow plugs for it but i noticed it takes R5 cold plugs. Is this right? Or should i go with some thing differnt. I am planning on running Traxxas 20% nitro as i have a gallon and a half of it left over from my Revo. I also ordered an HPI polished pipe for it already also.

Thanks
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shanty140

I have used McCoy #8, McCoy #9, and McCoy #59 and which have worked well. My favorite however is the McCoy #8.

Hordsak

Yeah, I run McCoy #8's mostly. Good luck with them where I live.

EARRNHARDT3

Thanks guys
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twomanytoys

Yep MC 8 here also. Dont use a cold plug or it will be a PITA to keep a good idle.

splcrazy

i use OS A3 plugs

dhyde79

get away from that traxxas fuel asap, it was a use it for a few tanks and then poured the rest of the gallon onto the burn pit for me.

Hordsak

Yes, Traxxas fuel is garbage. It kills one way bearings. Traxxas fuel has a very high oil content.

ShutterX

hi folks,

iam a beginner and wanted as ask something about glowplugs.

is it necessary to use hot plugs when its cold outside and vice versa? most people are suggesting the MC no. 8 plug

how is the OS no. 8? is there any difference?

also, one i have 2 diff types of glowplugs, how to test and find out which ones better currently?

cheers

dodgedude780

I run my MC#8 plugs from 34*C to -15*C

Just richen your tune slightly for colder tempuratures and you will be fine.
A common mistake is to lean the engine for colder temps to keep your heat up, but you will find that richening in colder temps will run alot better.

MC#59 is a great plug for breaking in an engine, but once its broken in the plug is almost too hot for a good performance tune.

RazurBlackz

[quote]ORIGINAL: dodgedude780

I run my MC#8 plugs from 34*C to -15*C

What if youlivein Arlington, Texas and it gets 105+*F and 95% humidity??? I run Byrons Gen2 20% nitro fuel. I have the F4.6 also..
RB

dodgedude780

The MC8 plug will work in that application also. Its a good plug for the size of engine, and the RPM range. just tune the engine accordingly and you will be fine. even at 45C (105F)

RazurBlackz

Thanks DodgeDude780

I picked up 3-pack for 19.32 shipped.
RB

russ81072

hi guys,

New to the forums here, this is a great place to get reat info. I just bought my first Savage, should be here tuesday. This will be my first HPI, i mostly ran traxxas.
Couple questions?
whats the best fuel to get for the savage? And the glow plugs? It sounds like i should break her in with the mc59 and then switch to the #8 plug for everyday running?

i kinda of agree with the comment about traxxas fuel, i do have to tune my maxx alot. I dont really want to be tuning all day and not have fun with my savage.
i am getting the new 2.4 savage!! got a great deal on it at tower!!

Thanks for the replies