Vegas Deuce,30% or 50% nitro?
03-10-2015, 05:57 AM
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Thanks Hydro Junkie,that's what I've been leaning towards��...will make sure its at least 18% oil!!!...on tower hobbies it says use the number 4 glow plugs,should I use a colder glow plug for 50%?
Run boat fuel only.
03-14-2015, 05:47 PM
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Tower Hobbies carries the AquaCraft Grimracer line of fuels made for boats. You can get it by the quart or gallon. It's good stuff, I've seen a lot of nitro racers using it.
Hobby shops can get it as most of them go through Great Planes or Horizon Hobby for their stock including Hobbytown USA. We've got one in town.
Hobby shops can get it as most of them go through Great Planes or Horizon Hobby for their stock including Hobbytown USA. We've got one in town.
03-16-2015, 12:06 PM
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I run 55% in all my boats and two being Vegas. Did kick a rod in one of them, can't say the fuel did it. Replaced the rod and all is still good. I've been using Torco fuels for years, know the guys and they are great people. Check e-bay or go to Torco fuels, great prices with shipping and they have many nitro options for boats and yes, use a cold plug. Hope the is helpful.
03-16-2015, 12:36 PM
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Thanks wholehog,I will check out the Torco fuel,I've seen it lately searching online and have seen it but haven't heard of it before and was wondering if it was good,glad to know it is!!..and will get some colder plugs also!!
03-16-2015, 01:22 PM
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Your welcome. These guys supply all types of racing fuels. They have boo-koos of championships with rc planes that the guys themselves fly using their stuff. I have never had a fuel issue with their product and the price beats the hobby shops. The problem I have at my local, no one stocks boat fuel, buggy and plane fuel just doesn't cut it and I can't get the right oil mix. These guys are up on what us hobby guys need, outside of the commercial stuff like pure nitro they sell world wide. They have been messing with fuel for a long time and they are just a phone call away if you need them. If you have any more issues, just give us a buzz. PS: Like Ron says, don't get too crazy or you'll blow motors up.
03-16-2015, 01:22 PM
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Your welcome. These guys supply all types of racing fuels. They have boo-koos of championships with rc planes that the guys themselves fly using their stuff. I have never had a fuel issue with their product and the price beats the hobby shops. The problem I have at my local, no one stocks boat fuel, buggy and plane fuel just doesn't cut it and I can't get the right oil mix. These guys are up on what us hobby guys need, outside of the commercial stuff like pure nitro they sell world wide. They have been messing with fuel for a long time and they are just a phone call away if you need them. If you have any more issues, just give us a buzz. PS: Like Ron says, don't get too crazy or you'll blow motors up.
03-16-2015, 05:15 PM
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Wholehog, the con-rod is weak. I found that out when my son was trying out props on my Super-Vee 27 Nitro. It'll swing a lot more prop than it should but the rod isn't strong enough.
Exactly, don't let a hobby shop try to unload just any fuel on you just to make a sale. Most are clueless when it comes to boats. Heli fuel is the next best thing if you can't get a boat blend.
There is also a myth that if you run a higher percentage of nitro that you'll blow up an engine faster. No, in most ways. Higher nitro requires a richer fuel mixture so that in turn adds more oil. It doesmake the needle a little harder to set though and if you live in a hot and humid place it can make it harder to get a good setting.
Exactly, don't let a hobby shop try to unload just any fuel on you just to make a sale. Most are clueless when it comes to boats. Heli fuel is the next best thing if you can't get a boat blend.
There is also a myth that if you run a higher percentage of nitro that you'll blow up an engine faster. No, in most ways. Higher nitro requires a richer fuel mixture so that in turn adds more oil. It doesmake the needle a little harder to set though and if you live in a hot and humid place it can make it harder to get a good setting.
03-17-2015, 07:07 AM
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Wholehog, the con-rod is weak. I found that out when my son was trying out props on my Super-Vee 27 Nitro. It'll swing a lot more prop than it should but the rod isn't strong enough.
Exactly, don't let a hobby shop try to unload just any fuel on you just to make a sale. Most are clueless when it comes to boats. Heli fuel is the next best thing if you can't get a boat blend.
There is also a myth that if you run a higher percentage of nitro that you'll blow up an engine faster. No, in most ways. Higher nitro requires a richer fuel mixture so that in turn adds more oil. It doesmake the needle a little harder to set though and if you live in a hot and humid place it can make it harder to get a good setting.
Exactly, don't let a hobby shop try to unload just any fuel on you just to make a sale. Most are clueless when it comes to boats. Heli fuel is the next best thing if you can't get a boat blend.
There is also a myth that if you run a higher percentage of nitro that you'll blow up an engine faster. No, in most ways. Higher nitro requires a richer fuel mixture so that in turn adds more oil. It doesmake the needle a little harder to set though and if you live in a hot and humid place it can make it harder to get a good setting.
03-18-2015, 07:37 PM
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I just ordered the Aquacraft Miss Vegas Deuce(orange) from Towerhobbies,along with grimracer turn fin(black),grimracer prop,and speed grease,prop balancer,rear view mirrors from the UL-Superior,header cooling coil,3 #4 glow plugs,after run oil,and nitro Kleen spray cleaner������...estimated delivery is next Tuesday -Thursday,will make an unboxing video,I haven't seen one on YouTube
03-19-2015, 09:25 AM
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I really like their flex cable grease but it smells like an oil refinery.
A little secret. After-run oil is just overpriced automatic transmission fluid. For cleaning engines I just use either carb or brake cleaner. The cheap stuff works maybe better than the higher-dollar cleaners. I can be a cheap SOB at times but just can't see wasting money where I really don't need to.
A little secret. After-run oil is just overpriced automatic transmission fluid. For cleaning engines I just use either carb or brake cleaner. The cheap stuff works maybe better than the higher-dollar cleaners. I can be a cheap SOB at times but just can't see wasting money where I really don't need to.
08-02-2015, 08:23 PM
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Actually, Aarec, I run with R/C Unlimiteds so you can just look at their website to see where they are racing. Boat took some damage in Kennewick last weekend so I"m down until I do some repairs meaning I'll probably be missing the next two races. The plan, for now anyway, is to be ready to run at Twin Lakes in September
