August 12, 2008
How to break in a Nitro RC engine Part 5
This vid is on the two most popular break in methods (as far as the theory of them) and then my own. I describe the processes in this video and then in the next 3 vids I will be outside with the kit showing exactly how to do the break ins step by step. The methods described are the traxxas method and also the new school method. The third is my own which is a combination of the two. The key to these are multiple tanks at 200 degrees to help conform the piston to the sleeve via heat.
This is a ten video rc nitro break in series. The series is designed on how to guide the novice to experienced racing pro or basher on how to break in a nitro rc properly. I will teach the traxxas, new school, and my own method which is a combination of the other two. I will show the user how to prime a nitro rc engine, start the engine using a bump start box, ex starter, roto start, pull start and tiger drive devices. Then, after break in, I will go over nitro engine tuning theory and then show the tuning actally done. This engine tuning series is good for the AE associated electronics Gt GT2 MGT mini MGT hpi savage x ss, traxxas revo tmaxx t maxx s ofna hyper st pro 7 8 9 8. buggy truggy jammin crt crt.5 mini hyper losi lst lst2 lst1 muggy 8ight 8ight-t truggy monster truck mt byt chris mt kyosho 777 sp2 worlds mugen mbx lx comp pro and many more! os engines trx picco rb mods sts axial .12 .15 .18 3.3 2.5 .20 .21 .23. 25. 27 .28 .30 .32 collari lrp spec 3 DM cen
Duration : 0:9:5
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Comments on How to break in a Nitro RC engine Part 5 »
im very new to …
im very new to nitro cars and dont uderstand y u cant start up and drive?
If you are slowly …
If you are slowly tuning as you go, like I usually do, then it will be the close to the temp for your application. For example, MTs should be between 23o to 250 so you would want it not to exceed that temperature by the end of tank 5 for a quick tuning tank 6.
Hi,
Can you …
Hi,
Can you quickly run over what i should be doing when using your breal in method eg
Tank 1 - 1/4 throtle for 2 secs then let it slow down and repeat making sure the temp doesn't go over 200 (I tried searching your forum for a written explaniation but couldnt find one)
what temp should it be hitting on the final tank when you get up to the full throtle runs
squirrel everytime …
squirrel everytime i try and start my rc it makes a high pitch screeching noise would you happen to know what's wrong??
ok thnx i wanna get …
ok thnx i wanna get a 1 18 electric buggy any suggestion for 1?
I love my micro but …
I love my micro but get more use out of the 1/18th
if u dont want to …
if u dont want to spend a lot of money and get a reliable truck(dont no that much about buggys ask squirrel) but i suggest get a traxxas t-maxx 2.5 or e-maxx if u want electric
hey i was thinking …
hey i was thinking on geting a micro-t and geting all the hop ups like shocks and brushless and making it a buggy do u think it would be a waist to do it on a mirco or should i get like a 1/18 scale buggy…i want something good for home and the track
always a pleaure to …
always a pleaure to watch your videos.i have a xray 808,novarossi 367 plus 2 motor,futaba 9351 and 9452 servo,futaba 3pk 2.4 and jp03 pipe.loooooooooooot of money,but they worth it..
Understood on not …
Understood on not wanting to spend alot of cash. But, do you want to spend less cash now to have a RC car that will break constantly and have to custom order very expensive parts OR do you want to pay a little more, have a reliable kit that can take a beating, and pay less for parts?
Stay away from Exceed. Buy HPI, Ofna, Losi, AE, Traxxas. You will have the best experience and pay less later on with them.
thanks, that helped …
thanks, that helped…the only thing is im not looking to spend alot of money on my first car…what do you know about the brand exceed?
It really depends …
It really depends on the buggy or truck you want to get. A Ofna or losi buggy are alot of fun and durable. Can obtain great speeds as well. Trucks are not as fast or nimble as they are higher off the ground. They can go over more terrain. There are also stadium trucks (ST) and Monster Trucks (MT) where the mt has more clearance.
Im a buggy guy. But, if you are torn, get a truggy which is a combination of the two.
squirrel, what …
squirrel, what vehicle would you refer for me to get, a buggy or a truck? im new to rc's
argh! well, it …
argh! well, it happens! I dont get nervous on the vids but it is a rush to get 20 minutes worth of info crammed into 10. Good call though.
I have a rtr 8ight with pro options. Either buggy is a sweet kit!
Welcome to the hobby! It is a great one if you do it right!
Fantastic vids and …
Fantastic vids and as a noob I thank you for taking the time to run through this process..everyone has a different opinion on how to break in so when I got my rtr(yes I know, its an rtr so shoot me)RC8, I went by their book specs..one thing I did notice on this vid is that at 5:10 you stated if temp is above 200 to richen by going clockwise..oops! Just to let you know so people dont start leaning and temp goes up and then blamo!
Id do the new …
Id do the new school or one of the other ones in the video. The WOT method looked like idling the engine at a faster rpm than idle to me. Running the car on blocks (with no ground resistance)is actually not a good thing (though it looks like he backs off to not engage the clutch). But, again, with nothing describing it other than a 30 second clip to go off of…
have you heard of …
have you heard of the wide open throttle method? what do you think of that squirrelod? its on you tube, just type in josh cyril WOT method. is this a good break in procedure?
thanks
milan
Oh I agree! They …
Oh I agree! They are awesome engines but the cost is staggering. Nova actually recommends heat cycling as well per their website.
I had a Nova Rossi and would have another happily. But, my straw was on a Sirio .27 where the replacement sleeves and piston was 150 or so and that is when I started to look at the 130 to $200 engines and they perform well as well. STS engines are like 130 to 140 and kick as do the LRPs, piccos, etc. The most I will pay is for a OS 30.
I run a NovaRossi …
I run a NovaRossi .12 on my RC10GT, and far as I remember even NovaRossi says to cycle it. Funny squirrel I need a piston/sleeve (after 1yr) and its 130.00 , thats killing me but i but it.
…From the very …
…From the very 1st time you start your engine, plop the car on the ground & begin running it in a parking lot in 2-3 minute intervals, tuned only *slightly rich* getting the temps up in the 200F range on a normal day."
Lastly- as stated in the vid- consult your engine manual as they are the experts and not the arm chair engineers. It is up to the OWNER to deviate from the manual and to choose their own break in method. The TOP PROS tend choose the new school though and not idling.
As per your source …
As per your source (RB) I pulled this quote off of their website for how they recommend breaks (which I describe in the video as the new school)
"If you are still idling at least a tank through during break-in, you're using the old-school accepted method (still works well for some!) but it's not the method that the top engine guys (Ron Paris, Dennis Richey, Rody Roem, Michael Salven are just a few I've spoken personally with about this) recommend anymore…….
Hello! Let me …
Hello! Let me retort-
I have owned several 300 to $600 engines and they all wear the same Most average hobbyists (to include me) do not want to spend this much on a TOY car engine. Especially when the cost of a rebuild sleeve and piston can equal the cost of a new LRP Spec 3. That got old quick. It might be for you but it is not for everyone.
I have also idled engines. In my opinion and my experience, the heat cycles work better and its easier on the engine.
Just for Info, …
Just for Info, Idling a few tanks will help to smooth out any high spots in the chrome plating of the sleeve. I run only RB novarossi and Werks Italian race engines and have been running nitro for many years. I would NEVER heat cycle a highly pinched race engine with out 2-3 tanks idling at about 180 degrees… then go and do a normal heat cycle break in. maybe hes just not used to REAL highly pinched engines. like that LRP (name brand label (LRP) SH made engine)
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