Fuel Question

[saddlehorse]

Got a revo 3.3 yesterday and the owner always ran it on %15 airplane fuel.
is that bad for it? He said it was better cause it had extra lubrication.

 

[mrbones]

Well the manual says you can run 10, 20, or 33% fuel but most everyone runs at least 20%. Might as well get whatever power you can out of it so get ya some 20 or 25% that has a blend of oil that is castor and synthetic.

 

[olds97_lss]

Not sure it's "better" or not, if ran properly, 10-12% lube is plenty. More just makes more of a mess and lessens the power you get out of it. 12-14% lube is perfect for a basher.

I run byron's race 25% fuel and I think it has 10 or 11% oil, it runs great for me in my 3.3.

 

[craig911]

i have always ran Model Technics 20-25% Big Bang fuel has 10% oil in it & had no problems tuning or running ( only fuel my LHS sells - UK ) luckily for me its pretty cheap

 

[saddlehorse]

Thanks for the replies. Guess I will pick up some 20% .

 

[2revo1maxx]

Is it 15% nitro or 15% oil? My guess is it's 15% nitro and 18% oil. That's way too much oil. If I were you I'd do like Olds said and run 10-12% oil content and at least 20% nitro.

 

[Zdragon71]

Your gonna notice big power improvements the higher nitro content you run. 15% is fine in the air because the planes have no resistance. On the ground you need at least 20% nitro or better for best performance. As long as you keep a good tune on it and always see a smoke trail the engine is getting plenty of lubrication. I see more smoke running 30% with 10% oil then i did running 20% with 16% oil. Due to tuning it a bit rich and still having great response and performance.

 

[saddlehorse]

Yeah it was like 18% oil. Believe me youcould see it all over backhalf of truck.
Took me 2 hours just take apart and clean back 4 inches of truck.

I am going to go to a 20% nitro if I cam ever get th
e ez start wand ordered.
Thanks for all the help fellas. Been out of hobby for many years so many more questions to come

 

[MudSlinger33]

Pick your self up a dubro exhaust deflector. It will keep your truck a lot cleaner.

 

[saddlehorse]

Where can I find one those at?

 

[hotrodrob]

+1 on byrons 20% or higher

 

[Mn Monster]

Where can I find one those at?

ebay

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=t maxx exhaust deflector&_fscr=1

 

[Riz23]

Or here...

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHFU7&P=ML

 

[saddlehorse]

It has one the rubber ones on it. Thought you meant something else my bad.
Going to LHS thus weekend to see what fuel they stock.

 

[rcaddic]

Alot of LHS are starting to carrie VP fuel ...I ran it all summer in my OS.12 , SH.18 , 8.0 , picco JL.26 , LRP.32 mostly in the LRP.32 and so far it's been great no tuning probs good power with good temps .
$25 a gal , if your LHS has some give it a try

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[joshman1204]

I love the VP fuels and have run probably 5 gallons of it with no problems at all!

 

[hamz9561]

Traxxas makes an extender that fits on the stinger of all of the pipes they make for the Revo. It is usually zip-tied to the end of the stinger. It doez help keep the truck cleaner.

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[Mn Monster]

plus one on the VP fuel, i have been using it for over a year now in both my Maxx's and i love it !

 

[saddlehorse]

Hobby lobby the only place within an hour and half drive only carries
blue thunder at $40 a gallon and $25 a quart.
Can it be ordered online these days or do I have to spend $40 I'm gas to drive somewhere else?
Thanks

 

[Mn Monster]

you can order online.

ebay search

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...=p2045573.m570.l1311&_nkw=nitro+fuel&_sacat=0