How to Tune a Nitro RC Car

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Tip 1 - Glow Engine tuning basics

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lynn Westmeyer | permalink

Understanding Your EngineThe first and foremost consideration when attempting to tune your glow engine is understanding the basic parts and their func...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Nitro-RC-Cars/step5/Glow-Engine-tuning-basics/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How To: Tune a Nitro Engine - Carb Tech Secrets Revealed!

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brandon Vincent | permalink

By far the steepest learning curve for a nitro rookie is learning how to tune a carburetor. It can be awkward at first, but with a little effort, you'll get it and never forget how to do it. Before...

For further reading: http://www.rccaraction.com/blog/2013/06/21/how-to-tune-a-nitro-engine-carb-tech-secrets-revealed/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - What are Lean and Rich as Applied to Nitro RCs?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dan Lipton | permalink

Nitro or glow engines use nitro fuel but it's actually a mixture of fuel and air that goes into the engine. The right fuel/air mixture keeps the engine running at its best. The wrong mixture can cause overheating, excessive wear, or cause the engine to stall. This fuel/air mixing takes place in the carburetor.

For further reading: http://rcvehicles.about.com/od/nitroengines/f/leanrich.htm ^[3]