Holy S**T! White Lightning!!!

[RatzoRC]

Today for the first time, I ran White lightning in one of my onroad cars.
I ran 30%, with 8% oil.
Before today, I ran Trinity 30% Monster HP.
I figured what the hell and gave it a try.

The first thing I had to do after I had it running was lean it out a bit.
(yes, I said lean it out).
I know that goes against what we all know.
Less oil, fatten it up. No! I had to lean it out.
After I had the Sirio .12 outlaw 5 port turbo making power, I ran a few laps to see how I would do compared to last week.
The increase in power was unbelievable. I was ripping.
My engine has never made that kind of power, so I figured I'd better bring it in and richen it up because it has to be running hot right?
WRONG!! 104 degrees!!
Being that it was running so cold, I leaned it out even more, and the car became almost uncontrolable.
Now it's running at about 170-190 and it's very very hairy.
I will have to get used to driving with the extra umph!

Ratzo's disclaimer:
Results may vary. LOL

 

[racin_38]

i was thinking of tring it but the 8% oil thing scared me off,maybe i will have to giver a shot now ,they do make it in 20% right??
i do not want ot have to stay on 30

 

[RatzoRC]

I'm not sure if they make it in 20%.
The safe bet would be to stay with what your running, and not worry about it.
I don't want to sound like an ass, but I don't care if I blow my engines up.
Don't get me wrong. I don't want it to happen, but if it does, no big deal.
I for the time being, feel safe using it.
If your running great with your fuel and worried about burning up your engine, then don't change anything.

I have about 2 gallons through this engine with the 30% Monster HP.
I will now only run the White Lightning and see how much longer it takes to blow up.

 

[Team 17]

Thanx for the info. I guess I'll pick me up a gallon of the 40% for this Sunday's race at Prospeed.

 

[racin_38]

your not sounding like an ass rat .thank you for being honest and upfront with me ,
thats why i like this forum above all the others ,just thankful ncnitro hooked me up and refered me over here ,
take care guys and gals .

 

[jetmechG550]

I think it does come in 20%. Or at least I remembered looking at it. I was thinking of switching myself but like you the 8% had me a little buggy. Engines are easy to hide from the wife, it's a whole new car I have trouble with!

 

[DerekB]

Your engine shouldn't even run at 104-degrees. You should make sure that your gun isn't dead or that it was switch to Celcius. Because there's no way that it can make the temperature drop that much. Also 8% oil isn't for everybody. It's a race fuel designed for people that are skilled with the screwdriver. It makes tuning 100x more critical. So please check your temp gun again. That doesn't sound like a real number and you'll ruin your engine fast.

 

[UltegraSTI]

eh, enuff people finally got me down from 20%/16oil to 20%/12oil. 4get playin w/30%, even w/that higher oil odonnell. it might run cooler, but eh...idk. dont need more power. all tracks here can't utilize it.

good luck

-Ult

 

[rcguru30]

fuel

i have been running white lightning for about 6 months or so and its great. i made the major switch on fuel brands about 2 years ago. i was running trinity and went to o'donnel, what a difference! you want tell much difference from the white lightning and odonnel fuels,both are 8% oils. when i made the major switch 2yrs ago i noticed the change in h.p and running temps,the lesser oil ran cooler,alot cooler. i try to tell new guys coming in to quit running the qrap'ola traxxas,blue thunder,and others,that they will notice a huge difference in performance running 1 with less oils. they even run better as far as not being so temperate,or non idling. glad yall made the switch,you want regret it. as for the 20-30% difference, i run the 30% in everything,with no problems. they do make a 20%. some people around here i have heard of runnning 40%.

 

[.21Rc10GT]

Has anyone used SideWinder? I have used O'donnell and it smells like poop!!! Makes my eyes water so bad i can hardly see! I have used MP and liked it, just wondering if anyone used sidewinder? If it sounds good, i may go with that in my rcs...

 

[racin_38]

i ran sidewinder in my rs4 onroad and hpi mt ,and it was actually awsume fuel excellent power i got from it and tuning issues where nill
i was running os .12 and .15 and they came right to life with it ,,then my crappy lhs stopped ordering it and went with nothing but this cheapy S&W fuel ,its ok ,but not the greatest ,

 

[rccars411]

Sidewinder is the way to go! Holds a tune pretty darned well and gives a clean crisp throttle response. I'd take Sidewinder over odonnell any day.

 

[.21Rc10GT]

Alright, i will order a few quarts with my next tower order. Thanks.

 

[rccars411]

Ah, your are a quart guy eh? I guess its the way to go if its cheaper than the gal at LHS.

 

[racin_38]

quarts from tower beat the hazmat charges you get when ordering gallons

 

[rccars411]

I did the math, its about 24 a gallon after charges, pretty good to be honest.

 

[psunitro]

I tried the 20% in my Rustler when I had that(2.5), and it ran like crap. I was running 25% MHP,but won a quart at the track and tried it. My 2.5 didnt like it all that well, ran really hot.
Your resualts may vary....lol.....I like that disclaimer

 

[rccars411]

Which blend? there are 4 blends.

 

[RatzoRC]

Your engine shouldn't even run at 104-degrees. You should make sure that your gun isn't dead or that it was switch to Celcius. Because there's no way that it can make the temperature drop that much. Also 8% oil isn't for everybody. It's a race fuel designed for people that are skilled with the screwdriver. It makes tuning 100x more critical. So please check your temp gun again. That doesn't sound like a real number and you'll ruin your engine fast.

My gun is fine. and so was my friends.
I was running a little rich with the old fuel also. I like to run on the cool side.
I also implied that it might not be for everyone, and that results will vary.
I also know that running too cool can be bad and may cause problems.
Thanks

 

[.21Rc10GT]

I dont want 4 gallons at a time, and i dont mind paying like $2 more if the shipping kills you for gallons...