Dawman

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I still have a little bit of first gen stuff and gonna need to switch soon . But , I`ve been hearing a lot of racers I race with having problems since they switched to Gen 2 . Some only getting 2-3 gallons until the engine blows which looks like most were rod going out . This has happened to several different engines and these guy know what they are doing and had no problems at all when running the first gen fuel .

Anyone having any problems with this stuff ? I`m gonna be buying two new engines and really thinking about switching fuels . I thought about going back to O`Donnell fuel but hear great things about Tilted fuel and Nitrotane .

slayerphonics

I learned to stop switching fuel if what your using is working good, I've found my fav fuel that my engines last a long time and I can tune easy. I won't switch unless I can't find it or they stop making it.

Although I do see alot of guys using that byrons fuel, I havn't heard anything bad about it yet though.

Dawman

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I`m asking for people that have used the Gen 2 to chime in . If you take the proper steps you can change fuels with no problems .

channah

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I switched from Gen1 to Gen 2 this season. I actually like it better. It seems to hold a tune better, and runs a little cooler. Actually I switched back to Gen 1 last week for practice to use up what I had left, and the motor ran lousy! So I like it!

dryvr

+1 Definately tunes great and runs a bit cooler. I forgot to mention that I switched from sidewinder 30% world champ and have not had any problems.

slayerphonics

I don't use it but I work closely with people who do, thats why I responded. [:'(]

what_stanger

whats up fellow Illinois-resident? haha

I switched from gen 1 to the gen 2 this year. My RB has about a gallon and a half of the new fuel and no problems yet.
So far so good, tunes easily. I get good run times as well.

46u

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I all so switch from Gen 1 to Gen 2 and like the Gen 2 a little better.

46u

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Being they no longer make the Gen 1 you have to switch to Gen 2 or another brand.

Dawman

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I think I`ll be going to Tilted`s fuel . Not sure if one of the hobby shops got a bad batch or what ?

Jerzferno

Gen 2 25% here. 2 OS V-SPECS with approximately 4 gallons through each. Still going strong. Maybe these guys "dont" really know what they are doing? I see nothing but good responses on this thread.

Dawman

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Well if they didn`t know what they are doing they would of had problems when running O`Donnell and Byron Gen 1 fuels . These are seasoned racers and know how to tune engines . This isn`t just 2-4 people having problems .

j_blaze

since the byron's runs noticeably cooler a lot of people that tune to temps are actually going past the sweet spot and running a bit lean, its been happening since it came out. the stuff literally takes 20c or more off your normal temps. whatever fuel you were running, the first tank will be all boggy rich and you will end up about 1/4-1/2 turn leaner with cooler temps!! its great stuff, i've been running it about 8 months now in 5 different motors and have never had an issue. only issue i had was getting another fuel when the prices went up and that fuel was running my motor way too hot, like 300c+ and even hit 400c+ on a muddy day, i couldn't throw that stuff far enough away. since i went back i can't lean past 230c.

46u

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I know at least 50 racers running it with out a problem and love it. I have yet heard of any one I have talked to say they have had a problem with it.

aric38

I run gen 2 25% and find my engine's run cooler I had to retune my engine's but after that I think they run better and make more power

supermod

thats what ive ben hearin...about to try some gen 2.i have been running od 30% for a long time..love the stuff

Jerzferno

I dont know Dawman? Theres more and more positive feedback from this fuel. You make the call?

Dawman

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I`m guessing the hobby shop got a bad batch .

46u

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Or the hobby shop bought it from a middle man that did not store it properly? OR may be the shipper let it sit out in the rain or in the sunlight? [X(]

Dawman

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They get it direct from Byron , so no middle man . Hard telling what happened .

46u

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So you still have the shippers to consider. Matter of fact this is the first negative thing I have ever heard about Byron from seasoned RCers.

Dawman

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ya , it`s possible .

46u

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I just think if there was a bad batch of Byron fuel from the factory there would be a more about on different forums.

jamstar47

i use the gen 2 i have about 3 gallons threw mine i have had no problems.

what_stanger

I asked for you at the Hobbytown over here in Rockford Dawman, he hasn't had any customer complaints and he has sold somewhere in the park of like 300-400 gallons. I have heard rumors, but no one I personally knew has had a problem yet. If I were you I'd give it a shot. Its been great for me.

If you're really worried about it, run Tilted.