07-23-2006, 07:17 PM
Revo2k Wrote:The higher the percent, the more power you'll get, but it'll also shorten engine life (not very noticeably though). I run 30% and so do many others, and some even have ran 40%.
I would have to disagree with you on this one. I have been running 40% for just over 2 years now, and have only had ONE engine die prematurely. This wasn't at all related to the Nitro content, it was die to a bad weld on a Trinity pipe causing an air leak.
I will agree that Higher nitro %'s are a little less forgiving with tuning, and CAN shorten engine life if not tuned right. As long as you have a good tune, the higher nitro's are fine. I definatlety wouldn't recommend it to someone just getting into the hobby though. Start with a lower Nitro % ( minimum of 20%), and develop your tuning. Once you are confident in your tuning, then you can go up to higher % "Race" fuels.
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