Originally posted by kidDynomite
Hey c888, I got a new RB engine and a couple of the guys who run it at my track say they run it at about 250 degrees strong in about 75-85 degree dry weather.
The same day, after it's break in, I was running it around 280+. Once it hit over 300. It's a bat outta hell, but I'm what you normally run yours at.
I richened it an 1/8 and it brought it down. But if I run half throttle for more than 10sec. it dies out. I'm still trying to learn engine tuning. Got any advice?
No two engines have the same optimal setting. Some engines run better at 230 degrees and other run better at 290 degrees. It's said, the optimum range for nitro engines, is between 220 and 260 degrees. I believe this is a "safe" range. Your engine may not proform properly at any temperature in that range. Your engine should make a nice ploom of smoke and not bog down (struggle to accelerate). You should not be running an engine that spitting a lot of fuel or flaming out regularly.