Pit bull kinda guy
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I'm wanting to get into some racing but my buggy sucks fuel fast running 15% fuel how can I get it to use less
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Why are you running 15 and not 20?
The only way you can burn less is to tune it right and run it slightly lean when you race. Better performance but a shorter engine life.
The only way you can burn less is to tune it right and run it slightly lean when you race. Better performance but a shorter engine life.
Pit bull kinda guy
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The guy I got it from gave me 15 that's what he was using
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What engine are you using and how old is the fuel?
Pit bull kinda guy
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It's less than a month old the engine is Either a vertex .21 or a team Infiniti .27
ninnon
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I'd recommend 20% as it's the standard- really if you want to make your fuel last longer lean it out (decreases engine life, increases performance) or do some weight reduction. The quality of the fuel also makes a difference as if the fuel burns cleaner, less fuel will be needed and the engine will run better and more economically. 
