How I Tune Nitro Engines

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  • So this is just how I generally tune my engines.
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  • @greggoju
    @greggoju 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I have probably watched every how too Tune a nitro engine Video in the world My opinion is that this video is the best out of all of them No big technical terms that a new person won't understand like me After watching your video I feel confident that I can tune my nitro engine thanks

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That makes me very happy :)

  • @lewisclement41
    @lewisclement41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love how you explain everything in English. No funny terms just straight to the point. Great vid mate.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude :D

  • @joedoran6994
    @joedoran6994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your vids man been binge watching them over the last few days keep up the great work

  • @DSPGuitarTuition
    @DSPGuitarTuition 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best tuning video iv seen on the tube, kept it simple and clear.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :)

  • @Mrefficientkobe
    @Mrefficientkobe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bruv love the way bring across your content easy to understand

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I’m glad you liked it :)

  • @RcOffroad9513
    @RcOffroad9513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great info man, definitely teaching me lot, thanks

  • @basvanruitenbeek7546
    @basvanruitenbeek7546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video, I just unboxed my HPI Trophy buggy again after not using it for a few years, this video was really helpfull with starting up again.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome :)

  • @nfcbeast
    @nfcbeast 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. I just bought an inexpensive nitro buggy and this information is presented clearly and is invaluable.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're most welcome!

  • @ripsnort8194
    @ripsnort8194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid man thanks

  • @simonakapaddy
    @simonakapaddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely the best video out there. Can i share this video to my facebook group

  • @gregoryhines7
    @gregoryhines7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks mate, you fixed my issue for me. I was having the sluggish take off like that and richened my low speed needle and took care of it. The Traxxas low speed needle "pinch" test had me believing it was fine. 👍

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome mate I'm glad I helped you! :)

    • @keithbates9912
      @keithbates9912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HaggardRC so If I richen out the low speed will that get my idle right or what?

  • @favulus1
    @favulus1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep it simple. Great video!

  • @northerncarpfreaks5081
    @northerncarpfreaks5081 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for putting out that vid it really helped me out pal

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome!

  • @dimijames7960
    @dimijames7960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a legend mate. Looking at the smoke to tune low and high end is so smart and so simple. I can't believe I never thought of it like that! I will try this tomorrow. I find the most confusing thing about tuning is that when the motor cuts out (similar to how you showed on the low speed needle) knowing whether it was cutting out due to rich or lean. However if you just look at the amount of smoke I guess that is your answer. Cool!
    P.S I also have a HPI rush evo. I have had it for 10 years probably. I love that little car and I can't see it go. I flushed her out with mentholated spirits recently and got it going again. Cheers for the videos and regards from Melbourne Australia.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woowwwwwwww thankd for watching man Australia! That's aswsome I hope you got yours running good!

  • @joshfisher1276
    @joshfisher1276 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome vid very helpful

  • @Joe-DJ
    @Joe-DJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best video out there on how to tune a nitro engine. Also I’ve been wondering what that needle was that I now know to be the mid-speed needle cause I were confused about what it was. Seriously tho thanks this really helped mate.

  • @neilwilkins1
    @neilwilkins1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect video mate just what I needed as I have got to tune my truggy keep up the excellent videos they r very helpful to us newbies to nitor rc 😎😎😎😎

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :)
      How is your one coming along?

    • @neilwilkins1
      @neilwilkins1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HaggardRC its Ok going out later to try and tune it 😎

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I look forward to hearing how it goes!

  • @bradleypendleton202
    @bradleypendleton202 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome dude, very helpful. I will be using this video to help me later with my new car haha

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any questions just ask!

  • @sam97eck
    @sam97eck 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and I have subbed to your channel

  • @ryanpitt4633
    @ryanpitt4633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this was so helpful you are awesome

  • @andybutcher72
    @andybutcher72 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sweet breaking in my inferno as watch....i will definatley use this for tuning cheers haggardrc

  • @cfcsteven4588
    @cfcsteven4588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great car 🔥

  • @superaidenproductions1870
    @superaidenproductions1870 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks rusty I just bought a new nitro engine for my traxxas tmaxx and after I brake it in I will need this, thanks!

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Next I want to get an engine for my Rush Evo :D

    • @superaidenproductions1870
      @superaidenproductions1870 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rusty RC I have the block for one with the bearings and I have one that has the wrong mount, but runs great, once again email me about it at aidenlink08@gmail.com

  • @kevinj5293
    @kevinj5293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video 👍 where abouts roughly are you I recognize that place .

  • @markohelenin8731
    @markohelenin8731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like after over 10 years of nitros You can still learn some ways that make tuning more easy, thanks!

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Marko.

  • @downunderdan5132
    @downunderdan5132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanations. I’m in the middle of tuning a replacement carb (Force) on a 1/10 touring car. Still lots of stalling when going from idle to midrange but the ‘pinch’ test seems ok (3sec)? Maybe a fraction too lean still? Also was intermittently hard to turn over on pull start so too lean? Going to look at glow plug condition as well. Cheers from 🇦🇺

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t do the punch test thing myself but I suppose it works, I don’t think it does anything mind you... Get it so it doesn’t hesitate going from tick over to full throttle and you’ll be good :)

  • @kimpain6386
    @kimpain6386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had loads of them and they do run aways what can I do to stop that and also what do prefer putting battries into the reciver or a hump pack I haven't tried a hump pack I've always put baytries in whats your opinion and the run aways if you can give me advice I would appreciate it thanks

  • @gavinstevenson9451
    @gavinstevenson9451 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ur good bro

  • @blueovalcraig
    @blueovalcraig 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great informative video rusty. Can I just ask though, I’ve seen loads of nitro engines with the cable ties through the head. What does that do?
    My Savage has given me nothing but problems with the spur gear melting on tickover but I think there was problems with the clutch shoes. I’ve replaced all that and just waiting on some half decent weather to get out with it and see how it goes.
    I’ve asked for a trophy Truggy for my 35th birthday next month so we’ll see what I get lol

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha lets hope you get one!
      The cable ties with fuel tubes on them are meant to stop your engine getting scratched if you flip it over without a shell on or if your shell doesn't cover the engine. I do it because I like the look mainly though.

  • @RandoTark
    @RandoTark 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey question for ya! You know when you explain the "take over" coming off RPM's and back to idle? So, u know in first half of video if you gave it a tiny bit of throttle blip after doing that it would bog the idle and then rev back up to normal idle? I assume thats happening because as engine sits there idling it loads up on fuel, then if you dont clear most of it out on throttle blip it bogs down because its still overly rich from fuel load up on prior long idle? ... what can be done to minimize or get rid of it completely? My nitro struggles w/ potentially stalling at that point sometimes.

  • @All-rc804
    @All-rc804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi thanks for this vid. I just orderd a hpi mt 3.0 (1st nitro)and was wondering how long a full tank lasts on idle for the break in period

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’ll be about 10-15minutes :)

  • @norideom9840
    @norideom9840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that seems so much esier than i thort haha thank you

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome :)

  • @AfjeerOf
    @AfjeerOf ปีที่แล้ว

    I've heard that model technics fuel isn't that good, have you always used it?

  • @danielbjorkstrand1474
    @danielbjorkstrand1474 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! Great video. And very helpful. I am watching this because I just got a HPI that has been sitting for 3 years, is there anything I have to do before starting it up?

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah man just get it going and enjoy it!

    • @danielbjorkstrand1474
      @danielbjorkstrand1474 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alright! Thank you for the reply!
      Let's just go for it then :)

  • @Thechemikalbro
    @Thechemikalbro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this.
    I had electric cars some 30 years ago grasshopper lunchbox hotshot etc.
    Thought I would give the nitro a blast I bought 2nd hand which is probably not the best idea as I have picked up some else's nitro and starting from there, nevertheless with a lot of head scratching and patience I have a runner and now looking at tuning it up (bit at a time mind). I have watched and will probably watch again and again as you seem to explain it all it simple no Bobby bullshit terms. Thanks.
    On a side note did you or (probably) still do cb radio stuff? If so 73's!

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice Fezzy, anything you wanna know and I’ll make a video about it! And y still have CB radios, not that I have time to play with them mind you lol!

  • @magnum44pi11
    @magnum44pi11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    rc cars with nitro engines are awesome. Battery operated rc cars have their benefits however the sound and smell of the engines is exhilarating and enjoyable

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got that righ!

  • @turbowarrior44ashg24
    @turbowarrior44ashg24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll remember it’s just a hobby you have wise words mate

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😄

    • @turbowarrior44ashg24
      @turbowarrior44ashg24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HaggardRC we’re you based lol you got any social media I’ve got a force 15 engine that the carb is so weird lol

  • @rchotboy154
    @rchotboy154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah bro nice day nice car bro

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turned out alright didn't it in the end.

  • @smokey_football1860
    @smokey_football1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there what factory settings r the hobao hyper vs nitro 21 please

  • @pauliusz9080
    @pauliusz9080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same car altho i have an r36 big block which in my opinion is a great swap

  • @tweety18konk
    @tweety18konk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi mate, for some reason I can't get my truck rpm to come down properly for whatever reason it just wants to take off all the time. carb gap is set at 1mm. I've tried resetting to factory settings which should be all flush to body but my low speed seems to be way too lean at that setting. even when I adjust the the idle screw it does not seem to make a difference rpm is still high. tried richening low speed rpm still high. any ideas? really starting to rack my brain

  • @smiff198907
    @smiff198907 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi dude, not related to this brand in the video but I could do with your knowledge and guidance. I’ve just bought a traxxas slash 3.3 and upon the break in procedure,
    the car will not idle and accelerates upon starting. I’ve adjusted the linkage, set the idle screw to 1mm gap, played with trim etc with no joy. As per the manual it states no to make any alterations to hsn/lsn until a 6 tank beak in procedure, do you have any recommendations? You’ve gotten yourself a new subby 🙂

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure the air flow and fuel flow is free, then play with the needles dude

  • @RC-BashersE3
    @RC-BashersE3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you went to this place recently...lol

  • @thomashoyle4249
    @thomashoyle4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What car you tuning

  • @skycorrigan6511
    @skycorrigan6511 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to you power the engine heater?

  • @cheeksclapper7274
    @cheeksclapper7274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I just bought one of These, Can someone Tell me how far you Turned which needle from the Standard out of the Box Settings ?

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on your engine and the weather.

  • @elliottlinay5464
    @elliottlinay5464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi my rc nitro hpi evo rush keeps bogging on full throttle y.

  • @theGottowatch
    @theGottowatch 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Link to the engine protectors on top of the cooling head? thanks

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those are cable ties with fuel line on them.

  • @aaronm7085
    @aaronm7085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could do with a bit of help if anyone can help?
    When I turn my controller on then my car my wheels twitch really bad and my reciver flashes red and green really fast amy help would be appreciated

  • @dazspurs9899
    @dazspurs9899 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got myself a used 4.6 truggy question...when mine idles the wheels turn fast if I turn the throttle trim down on the transmitter it stalls Same as if I hit the brakes the engine stalls? Thanks in advance 👍🏻

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, there is an adjustment screw on the carb, under the air filter :)

    • @dazspurs9899
      @dazspurs9899 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HaggardRC that makes no difference mate if I fully adjust it when I brake the carb still completely closes and shuts the engine off the Spring isn't taking any of the brake tention for some reason??

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dazspurs9899 If you turn the adjustment screwin then rhe carb can't physically close. That is how you adjust the tick over.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have just filmed a video, uploading it now to explain it.

  • @thomashoyle4249
    @thomashoyle4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you only have to heat it up when it's cold mate

    • @alfiecartwright9655
      @alfiecartwright9655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @mediacontent3991
      @mediacontent3991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, you should ALWAYS warm engine to 180° to 220° it helps the engine life. It’s highly recommended by all top pro racers as well as manufacturers.

    • @thomashoyle4249
      @thomashoyle4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mediacontent3991 thanks

  • @matthewsisson2388
    @matthewsisson2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vids bud just getting back into the game got myself a backwash pro coming what’s your Instagram acc

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A BackWash? I hope your one is alright. My Instagram is EnglishRC1 I do believe.

    • @matthewsisson2388
      @matthewsisson2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haggard RC have you had problems with the backwash pro then if so please enlighten me

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewsisson2388 I haven't got a Backwash pro.

    • @matthewsisson2388
      @matthewsisson2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haggard RC sorry though you had a bad experience with one by the way you were talking about them

    • @matthewsisson2388
      @matthewsisson2388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haggard RC good morning nitro guru hope you don’t mind me asking you all these questions but looking into getting an engine heater what battery would I need to run it could you post a link please

  • @lukedeville3658
    @lukedeville3658 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone had a carburettor seize up, if you did how did you un seize it

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      WD40, let it soak :)

  • @davidpriest302
    @davidpriest302 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unfortunately it’s going to be a headache trying to find steering knuckles for that truggy. it’s a Shame , she’s a nice driving car. I sold mine due to the issue of parts.

  • @Live4RC
    @Live4RC 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Let's race 😅

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, let’s!

  • @pcrashford5367
    @pcrashford5367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come it took so many pulls to start it?

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I donno, must be hungry

  • @elliottlinay5464
    @elliottlinay5464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My rc nitro truck cuts out wen at full throttle y.

  • @garymojo1234
    @garymojo1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    tune my rc cars! driving me nuts

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’ll get it lol

  • @BrianSu
    @BrianSu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this video really annoyed me because I did get my buggy to perform just like this but some people were giving me conflicting info and saying this and that was wrong so I reset the needles etc. I wish I had seen this video earlier because now I've got to repeat the whole process again hoping to achieve the same result.

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'll get there :)

    • @BrianSu
      @BrianSu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HaggardRC almost there :)

  • @michaelinzitari
    @michaelinzitari ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha so many mistakes in this video. You congratulate yourself on having a double idle. Which should be eliminated. You tune the low speed needle first, which is second. You tell beginners to touch the mid speed needle. You tune the high speed after the low which should be first. And you fail to talk about the idle gap which is critical to balance with the low speed. This is FAR from the best tuning video on the internet.

  • @gavinstevenson9451
    @gavinstevenson9451 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New guy here can you please send me a picture of the carb settings please

    • @HaggardRC
      @HaggardRC  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Gavin, it’s not possible to send a photo of carb settings. Which settings are you talking about?