is 200* good or bad for my engine

[calvin42]

I have a oscvx with hyper head and it runs at about 195-200 and 230 when i run really hard at long high speed runs it has enough power to wheelie i just dont know if a nitro engine can run too cool. oh yeah these are my needle settings lsn .5 in from flush hsn about 1.25 out from lightly seated theres allways smoke comming out

 

[Alein]

wow is that really cool. I have the CVX with stock head and it runs at about 220-240 and after wot it may hit 250.
Also what percentage of Nitro you running. I am running 20%.

 

[FastEddy]

If you are getting the power you want it should be just fine if not, It wont hurt to go up another 10-20 deg.

 

[El Pirata]

200 sounds like your engine is running cool. But like Eddy said as long as you are gett ing the pwoer out of it you should.

 

[arceeguy]

What kind of temp gauge are you using?
I noticed that my Raytek IR temp gun will read about 20° higher than my MIP digital temp gauge with sensor loop.


In any case, I agree with the other guys. If you are getting the power you need, then you are just fine, and your engine will probably last longer too.

 

[calvin42]

ok

alien i a running 20% monster fuel

and i am using a temp gun my dad brought home from work so I'm sure it reads he right temp i will tyr leaning it out a bit more for a little more power thanks for the replys.