What temp. should I be at?
12-01-2004 | 12:00 AM
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What temp. should I be at?
I've read 210-220F. Then the guy at the hobby shop said to run at about 250F. It been running at 240-250F. Do I need to richen it up? Or let it be? I live in SW Florida, it's been about 75-80F outside.
Its been running pretty fast with plenty of blue smoke and it's been buring through 85cc of fuel in about 10 minutes. Oh and its 20% Nitro fuel.
Also how long do you guys let your trucks cool between tanks? Or do you at all?
Its been running pretty fast with plenty of blue smoke and it's been buring through 85cc of fuel in about 10 minutes. Oh and its 20% Nitro fuel.
Also how long do you guys let your trucks cool between tanks? Or do you at all?
12-01-2004 | 06:38 AM
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RE: What temp. should I be at?
There is no set temps to run your engine at.
Tune for performance as per usual methods, but keep an eye on temps.
Operating temps of engines vary, here's the lowdown from the late Ron Paris of Paris Racing fame:
Bear in mind that some engines (Kyosho GS21 and GX21) are well known for running very hot, so have a search on the forums for information regarding your particular engine.
Personally I don't let my cars cool down inbetwen tanks, but then I only do about 3 tanks max before I stop to have a break, mend something, or change settings.
Tune for performance as per usual methods, but keep an eye on temps.
Operating temps of engines vary, here's the lowdown from the late Ron Paris of Paris Racing fame:
Ideal engine temperature:
First let me say that there is no IDEAL temperature for any engine.
There are many variables that affect it; Ambient temp, fuel type and nitro content, altitude & barometric pressure, Pipe/manifold type and setting, clutch setting, glow-plug, gear ratio, available traction, How hard your driving, on road or off road Etc. Etc.
All information is based on the Paris/Exergin probe; it is the only probe designed for model engines and has worldwide patented Emisivity compensation. We tested dozens of devices before we started working with Exergin and introduced infrared tuning to the model industry.
All of the following conditions MUST be met before any temperature can be considered correct, the engine is assumed to be in good shape.
1** There must be a visible trail of smoke when accelerating from EVERY corner.
2** The idle is stable.
3** The glow plug wire stays somewhat shiny and the coil stays round [UN-distorted]
4** The performance is good.
Picco on road average conditions 20 to 40% nitro 205 to 230 degrees f
Picco off road average conditions 20 to 30% nitro 215 to 250 degrees f
Nova on road average conditions 20 to 40% nitro 220 to 260 degrees f
First let me say that there is no IDEAL temperature for any engine.
There are many variables that affect it; Ambient temp, fuel type and nitro content, altitude & barometric pressure, Pipe/manifold type and setting, clutch setting, glow-plug, gear ratio, available traction, How hard your driving, on road or off road Etc. Etc.
All information is based on the Paris/Exergin probe; it is the only probe designed for model engines and has worldwide patented Emisivity compensation. We tested dozens of devices before we started working with Exergin and introduced infrared tuning to the model industry.
All of the following conditions MUST be met before any temperature can be considered correct, the engine is assumed to be in good shape.
1** There must be a visible trail of smoke when accelerating from EVERY corner.
2** The idle is stable.
3** The glow plug wire stays somewhat shiny and the coil stays round [UN-distorted]
4** The performance is good.
Picco on road average conditions 20 to 40% nitro 205 to 230 degrees f
Picco off road average conditions 20 to 30% nitro 215 to 250 degrees f
Nova on road average conditions 20 to 40% nitro 220 to 260 degrees f
Personally I don't let my cars cool down inbetwen tanks, but then I only do about 3 tanks max before I stop to have a break, mend something, or change settings.
