EASY WAY TO TUNE Your Nitro Engine - ANYONE Can Learn This Method

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  • @ReneLopez-qc2vx
    @ReneLopez-qc2vx 2 роки тому +16

    say what you want about JQ, this video and the long version of this, is pure GOLD info. Thanks dude!!

  • @elsevarbabayev6571
    @elsevarbabayev6571 3 роки тому +8

    I have watched 100s of videos about the setting of carburators. But this one definitely the easiest and the best explanation.

  • @VasyaIvanovichPupkin
    @VasyaIvanovichPupkin 8 місяців тому +2

    For the record, both videos are very vlauable. I watched the whole thing about 2.5 times. Now I just need a recap, so this is just a great summary!

  • @SentinelGames
    @SentinelGames 3 роки тому +15

    I must thank you for the advice and easy to digest explanation. Using your information I am now able to tune my nitro engines perfectly, and most importantly I actually understand what's happening which makes the process easier to replicate and dial in. Thanks so much!

  • @chuckwalters4759
    @chuckwalters4759 4 роки тому +15

    Oly cow! You just CLEARLY explained an issue id been having for many years in one short video! Thank you!

  • @jackdurden466
    @jackdurden466 2 роки тому +1

    I just finished the long video for the third time and came here just to be safe, only to see what I had just watched and taken many notes of. Still, watch the long video people! It’s definitely worth it! 🤟

  • @rc-jatodaniel
    @rc-jatodaniel 2 роки тому +4

    Same here. There is no one else then you JQ that have explain this better. With the combo of explain and
    show/hear the engines different tune it is so much easier to understand how to do this right. I have finally been able to tune my engines.
    Big thumbs up for this and thank you for your education in engine tuning :).

  • @rcbustanut2057
    @rcbustanut2057 3 роки тому +6

    This is awesome, thanks 👍
    I did watch your full video on this prior to this video. But this one just gave me more confidence that I was doing the right thing yesterday during the break in process on my Losi 8ight Buggy, my 1st nitro car. That's exactly what I noticed, that as I adjusted my low needle, the rpm went up so I had to adjust the idle needle to lower the rpm. In my case of course I was trying to run as rich as possible to keep the engine lubricated. But I managed to get it to run rich to the point where it was spitting oil from the pipe & yet not stalling. I also made sure to heat up the engine prior to starting it & to maintain the temp while idling. I then let it cool between tanks. Was able to get 3 idle tanks in. Now she's ready for slow figure 8 break in runs.
    Thanks for these amazing 'how to' videos! 😎👍

  • @nigelw.9043
    @nigelw.9043 4 роки тому +22

    Well I'll be damned. Went out yesterday and fired up my Reds R5R and this $hit works. Was able to get a non-double idle tuned in without much trouble.

    • @keithbates8482
      @keithbates8482 3 роки тому

      You did exactly what he was doing in the video right

    • @nigelw.9043
      @nigelw.9043 3 роки тому +1

      @@keithbates8482 Yes

    • @markjwoodford1931
      @markjwoodford1931 3 роки тому

      Do you find the reds r5r has good top end? i feel the engine is a bit flat and more of a torque engine but im trying different manifolds and venturi's

    • @nigelw.9043
      @nigelw.9043 3 роки тому +1

      @@markjwoodford1931 Hi Mark, I am very satisfied with the topend. I have no probs keeping up with OS and other brands.
      You can really lean it out and let it rip.

    • @markjwoodford1931
      @markjwoodford1931 3 роки тому

      @@nigelw.9043 Awesome, maybe its my Jammin Jp2 pipe holding it back? Which pipe do you use?

  • @2259alfie
    @2259alfie 2 роки тому +4

    This has to be the easiest way tuning a rc race engine, I really learned a lot I’m literally a Rookie at this and I just purchased the Serpent SRX8 RTR so your video so far is simple and to the point , I’ll be using your video for reference for tuning my engine.
    Great instructional video 👍👍👍👍👍
    I’ll pass the word around vato

  • @Thedudeabides803
    @Thedudeabides803 3 роки тому +2

    Every tuning video I’ve seen has nothing on this guy. Great channel, superb.

  • @emilnilssonswe350
    @emilnilssonswe350 3 роки тому +10

    This video is what every beginner should watch, also a good reminder.
    Great vid! 💪

  • @victortellez8089
    @victortellez8089 3 роки тому +3

    Finally a real breakdown on how to tune your R/C Nitro. Thank you!!

  • @HessenFingerboarder
    @HessenFingerboarder 3 роки тому

    I'm new to the whole rc thing and started with a nitro buggy. everybody was talking about you have to understand the engine, how it works etc.. didn't get the engine to work right, but now after months of trying I finally found your video and my whole understanding went from zero to a hundred!
    it's just so easy to understand now. set the idle with the low speed needle and after that set the high speed needle.
    thank you!

  • @jdsstegman
    @jdsstegman 2 роки тому

    Great video. Sadly most people do not understand this topic. I have an post on fbook offering to help people and im bombarded with people who can't tune thier engine.
    I'm glad you made this video.

  • @traxxasrc10
    @traxxasrc10 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve watch many tuning videos and this video made tuning click in my head. Got my tmaxx with a stock carb singing on top with a snappy bottom. Got the same results with my 8ight t.

    • @traxxasrc10
      @traxxasrc10 2 роки тому

      Also I used this method to also tune a 2 stroke dirtbike too. It works but they have more things to change

  • @petercole2339
    @petercole2339 4 роки тому +3

    People over complicate nitro tuning.. I agree on the "Factory settings" not being the best method comment .. I prefer sound, temperature and feel..! I'm digging the JQ UA-cam channel!! Dude knows his stuff and it make sense when he is explaining something..

    • @purpledonatello
      @purpledonatello 4 роки тому

      This video makes it look complicated for reals. It would be so much easier just to take off the air filter and look at the gap in the carb. Should be couple meters gap. Instead he is making things complicated tuning low speed and idle the same time. Car sounds like its gonna fry the motor. Too lean in my books.

    • @3DaysTillGrace
      @3DaysTillGrace 4 роки тому +1

      Purpledonatello that’s bad advice for multiple reasons. Taking the air filter on and off needlessly increases the chance of getting dust in the carburetor. Using digital calipers to measure the idle screw depth like JQ shows is also faster and more consistent/accurate. You can measure the depth of the low speed needle and high speed needle using the same method. Having a ball park of where all the needles should be helps beginners tremendously. Beginners sometimes have the needles off by entire turns and therefore they can’t even get the engine to stay running so that they can begin fine tuning.

    • @purpledonatello
      @purpledonatello 4 роки тому

      @@3DaysTillGrace. Taking off air filter to check isn't gonna hurt a dam thing. So okay mr. (Putting the eyes of fear to the public) well why not turn off the engine and take off air filter check carb measurement? How common sense is that? No beginners are gonna have tools on hand " digital capiler" to do all that bologa. Its a better understanding to take off the air filter and check the gaps in the carb if your gonna mess with the low speed and idle where it is complicated. The more its open the car will rev high.

    • @3DaysTillGrace
      @3DaysTillGrace 4 роки тому

      purpledonatello JQ is trying to make setup easier not more complicated. Most beginners are completely lost on how to tune an engine. Most barely touch the low speed needle and just lean the high speed. don’t even touch the low speed needle. Even with a high idle, the engine is prone to flame outs, which is something that plagues beginners. JQ is giving a simple measurement that if you put your idle gap at, then you tune your engine with less skill or thinking. I think most beginners would really appreciate JQ’s measurements for idle gap. Adam Drake giving race tune measurements for high speed and low speed needle settings has also really helped people.

    • @kiethpederson7558
      @kiethpederson7558 8 місяців тому

      @@purpledonatello can you send me the link to your video I would love to try that method

  • @New2Kendo
    @New2Kendo 2 роки тому +1

    My biggest issue is getting the idle to drop down after coming to a stop. This was a huge help I am getting back into Nitro, not racing because the closest track is over an hour away, but I will be picking up an HPI WR8 Nitro Subaru Impreza to mess around with. If I can get enough people interested I have room for a proper 8th scale track and I will build one

  • @Troysrc
    @Troysrc 2 місяці тому

    You get much faster acceleration from idle 2.. once again best tune video on UA-cam

  • @retromountainbikeactionsal6366
    @retromountainbikeactionsal6366 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from the Philippines- your video is the clearest one ive seen so far, il try this out. Thanks 👍

  • @ramonbarajas9087
    @ramonbarajas9087 Рік тому

    Great Video!!! I was having issues tuning my X-ray. Now it runs great. Thank you. Worth watching the whole video.

  • @gallejugon3350
    @gallejugon3350 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video, i follow the steps and now my kyosho runs so mucho better in high rpm.

  • @mlkc1106
    @mlkc1106 3 роки тому +2

    Man... I loved your detailed and cleared explanation in tuning nitro engines!

  • @Troysrc
    @Troysrc 2 місяці тому

    Best tune video on UA-cam

  • @dylansowder6617
    @dylansowder6617 2 роки тому

    I’ve watched the long video and this video at least five times so refreshing achieving the single stage idle

  • @chudley78
    @chudley78 2 роки тому +1

    Gibson electric guitar D string is exactly .5mm. Works pretty good as a feeler gauge for setting idle speed

  • @RBAERO
    @RBAERO 4 роки тому +6

    Really nice video. Suggestio talk about glow plugs hot and cold ones and for next videos. How to you break in your engines and how to identify problems on nitro engines.

  • @oldskoolrc-m7k
    @oldskoolrc-m7k Рік тому

    Damn I needed this… I was happy as long as it wasn’t shutting off when I took off or hit the brakes and now I have it close to what I need for a little race around the yard 🏁🏎️😊👍

  • @Marko_Radojcic
    @Marko_Radojcic Рік тому

    Nice video and a great refresh for myself - you cannot go wrong with these base settings and will apply this in my pan car - I’ll report back with my results…also watched your long video and took appropriate screenshots for reference, to be precise I took 50 screenshots 😊

  • @terryshrives8322
    @terryshrives8322 Рік тому

    I have become a pro because of this valuable information bro! Thank you!

  • @teabagmcpick889
    @teabagmcpick889 10 місяців тому

    This is the way. I got this from Ron Paris a long time ago. it's the single source of truth for nitro setting.

  • @jameselroy7472
    @jameselroy7472 7 місяців тому

    I came here to see if the tuning process is any different than dirtbikes. Dirtbikes with high compression pistons and race carbs are tuned in a similar fashion especially when you use 110 octane vp race fuel. Thanks for the info just bought my boy a nitro today.

  • @stevejackson3564
    @stevejackson3564 4 роки тому +2

    Good job on explaining car tuning. Nice & clear

  • @jameskincaid8036
    @jameskincaid8036 2 роки тому

    Very good video JQ as is all your videos. For years I always thought you were supposed to have the double idle we’re it was supposed to drop in like 10 seconds. Anyway great video and I’m going to try your tuning method. Thank you!

  • @Pajero.m57
    @Pajero.m57 2 роки тому

    The most informatice video for 10 years 👍👍🏁

  • @xXYannuschXx
    @xXYannuschXx 3 роки тому

    I am gonna try this on my Hobao Hyper 21 engine; I always had problems with fuel buildup during idle, if let the car sit for more than 10s and then floor it, it would start to bog and most of the time just stop running. The manual says a 1mm gap is correct for idle, but I think that this is just break with rich settings now; gonna try 0,5mm next time.
    Thanks for making these videos!

  • @granddeath
    @granddeath 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. I am new to the racing scene and videos like this help a lot.

  • @KacKLaPPeN23
    @KacKLaPPeN23 4 роки тому +4

    Hi, watched the full video and am commenting here for the algo, gl with YT JQ.

  • @tonysands2837
    @tonysands2837 2 роки тому

    Best video on UA-cam thanks 🙏 Tony blue mountains Australia 🇦🇺

  • @josephgreer9693
    @josephgreer9693 2 роки тому

    How can't you like this guy, he's good at what he does! And real informative way better than Adam drake.

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  2 роки тому +1

      In life there is one important lesson you must learn and accept. Life is not fair, credit and $$$ do not automatically flow to people who actually make a positive difference. Most of the time it’s actually the opposite.

  • @ClintTredway
    @ClintTredway 4 роки тому +3

    Great info. Thanks for doing this video

  • @ArtietheArchon
    @ArtietheArchon 3 місяці тому

    something to keep in mind is that the high speed needle works "on top of" the low speed needle, that is to say the low speed needle is still having a small effect even at full throttle. Another thing is, I don't do this personally but some people will set up their two-stroke engines, chainsaw/weed eater/dirt bike etc to load up (rich) and eventually die after 30 seconds idling. They use this as a safety measure and it could also be an idea for an RC car if the receiver battery dies or the car goes out of range

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  3 місяці тому +1

      @@ArtietheArchon no the low speed needle does not have an effect at full throttle on these engines. And no you cant set it to load up after 30 seconds as it would be so rich that it will not work consistently on the track. If you want to be safe set the high speed needle slightly rich, and use a failsafe.

    • @ArtietheArchon
      @ArtietheArchon 3 місяці тому

      @@invisiblespeedrc hey good video friend take care

  • @ady110fv
    @ady110fv 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic video will try that in the morning 👍

  • @nexxusty
    @nexxusty 2 роки тому

    Going to tune my eight t rtr tonight with this.

  • @nateg6320
    @nateg6320 2 роки тому

    What you are doing is called an idle drop in the motorcycle word. Just the low end portion. Great videos

  • @SonicH6265
    @SonicH6265 2 роки тому

    Great explanation on tuning! Thanks for your time

  • @tyranducksworth1913
    @tyranducksworth1913 4 роки тому +1

    Cool video and helpful still learning. Love the nitro thats all run Hpi savages

  • @christopherhutchinson694
    @christopherhutchinson694 2 місяці тому

    Do you think I've done damage , bought new nitro engine and idled a full tank , rite when tank was near empty car bat died and car stuck on full throttle for about 5 seconds. Engine was 80c temp. 6 tanks of fuel I could not tune no matter what I did. Lean rich it didn't matter. Put brand new glow plug in and leaned out lsn to have snappy take off but kept hsn rich. Seems ok now. You think it could have been a bad glow plug whole time?

  • @Watzmann27
    @Watzmann27 3 роки тому +2

    Really good content! Learned a lot! Thank you!

  • @LTRenji
    @LTRenji 3 роки тому

    my god thank you i am new to nitros and this is the best guide vido i have found and helped me tune my nitro

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  3 роки тому +1

      Did you watch the whole thing?

    • @LTRenji
      @LTRenji 3 роки тому

      @@invisiblespeedrc yeah I did

  • @Rusty-Metal
    @Rusty-Metal 4 роки тому

    Dammit, I watched the full older video. And I'm American. But mostly Italian, English, German and French. Great videos.

  • @Redsmann
    @Redsmann 4 роки тому +2

    Great video JQ!

  • @mark.max.gilson8508
    @mark.max.gilson8508 3 роки тому

    Top video ..ill b looking out for more .many thanks. Mark. Rs4 nitro owner.

  • @markcailceta2661
    @markcailceta2661 2 роки тому +1

    hello i have just recently fitted a new engine and run it in, so when i have adjusted high speed needle clockwise and it runs great full throttle and driving but once i leave idling and then go to take off
    it bogs down and sometimes stalls, so with that in mind what do you suggest i need to adjust to make it idle and not stall on take off. thank you

  • @b-luv339
    @b-luv339 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful brother. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Douger318
    @Douger318 Рік тому

    TUNED MY BLOK 21BM WITH 05 GAP THIS WAY, ROCKS

  • @myleslaneRC
    @myleslaneRC 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video on tuning!!! But i want to know about that car???? 🤔

    • @bobbysiu4992
      @bobbysiu4992 3 роки тому

      I agree tried to find it but no luck. Is that the new JQ racing platform?

  • @kramssog4362
    @kramssog4362 Рік тому +1

    Hello, totally new to nitro. Too bad there's not a small rpm gauge to use. Your tuning explanation seems logical. Can hear the diff. Level & pitch. Thank you. Glad i learned this first....

  • @fernandofrancisco3106
    @fernandofrancisco3106 Рік тому

    Wow you make it so easy .

  • @nick044
    @nick044 2 роки тому

    I love this video, but I only have 2 screws: idle and maybe a high speed screw. I'm very new to the hobby

  • @christopherhutchinson694
    @christopherhutchinson694 2 місяці тому

    Just subbed to your Chanel coz well , you deserve it. You should have more subs bro.

  • @briancarroll6245
    @briancarroll6245 3 роки тому

    Brilliant video very informative, cheers Joseph

  • @jasonbrawley3925
    @jasonbrawley3925 7 місяців тому

    What do you think about the t- works back plate for o.s.? Im running ultimate engine.

  • @jamesphillips9750
    @jamesphillips9750 3 роки тому +1

    AWESOME video sir ,thank's.

  • @MrBoomtheroom
    @MrBoomtheroom Місяць тому

    So the low speed is purely to set the idle speed once the carb gap is set..?

  • @chevaastro87
    @chevaastro87 Рік тому

    i have watched this now 3 times and the long 1hr video. can i use all of the tips and settnings on my onroad cars?

  • @CRAWLER24
    @CRAWLER24 2 роки тому +1

    Question i know that we need to always tune engine for that day but my question is before starting engine do you richen the low and high speed needles before starting engine and set to factory settings or just fat enough to here it and then tune from there, great vids i feel like a pro now on tuning by watching your videos ive been on and off for 11 years and lots of tuning videos you rock man.

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  2 роки тому +2

      No you dont need to tune unless the tune is off

    • @CRAWLER24
      @CRAWLER24 2 роки тому

      @@invisiblespeedrc ok thats easy enough thank you for the reply

  • @MaddMarc_RC
    @MaddMarc_RC 11 місяців тому

    I know my idle gap is .07mm for my engine. When I start it initially the idle is high. So that means I richen up the low speed need to lower the idle correct? Thx for the informative videos.

  • @takisdemi898
    @takisdemi898 2 роки тому

    Hallo from Greece.
    An old engine i repaired thunder tiger 21 pro, i tuned and it works. I only have one problem. When the car runs top speed, throttle is full , and i close it, after 5-6 seconds a while the idle drops and goes off. If I move it the car endlessly, the idling does not turn off, works fine. The problem is the idling after form top speed.This engine have only two valves, HSN and the other side, midle valve? . Not have LSN (small screw) ,like the other engines

  • @theillusionist8407
    @theillusionist8407 2 роки тому

    Nice! Really helped me out, and also- what car were you running? I would like to look at getting a second nitro and it sounded and looked amazing!

  • @brucebartlett1950
    @brucebartlett1950 3 роки тому

    Nice video keeping it simple good idle gap is the secret been watching your very capable

  • @therookiercguy
    @therookiercguy Рік тому

    Thanks for the info was very helpful

  • @zanatoasdrackard1823
    @zanatoasdrackard1823 2 роки тому

    Take the air filter off the carb and look inside and see the gap and set it. Put the air filter back on and start tuning the carb

  • @RascaoMaravillao
    @RascaoMaravillao 3 роки тому

    WOW !
    AWESOME !
    Very useful video !
    Thanks

  • @royarsey5429
    @royarsey5429 2 роки тому

    good tutorial...but when are you going to bring back the JQ rtr buggy?

  • @roddystigsson7901
    @roddystigsson7901 2 роки тому +1

    What happens to this perfect way to needle the engine? when the new EU fuel is to be used, 16% by weight, it will only be 12% by volume.

  • @efremkiel8798
    @efremkiel8798 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @Troubledboy88
    @Troubledboy88 Місяць тому

    So is the .5mm idle gap based on factory recommendations? Or do you set everything at .5mm and go from there? Mine recommends .7-1.0 idle gap

  • @kevinsheppard2787
    @kevinsheppard2787 2 роки тому

    Are RC airplane nitro motors similar tuning or completely different?

  • @kaycee9337
    @kaycee9337 2 роки тому

    A lot of people don't have that gauge i been using a business card Gap it measures about the same it puts you in the window

  • @briantaylor4684
    @briantaylor4684 Рік тому

    Ok I have a sh PT21 XT2-P8. It's a very new engine I have in my 1/8 on road. I have run over ten tanks of fuel. I get the engine to idel great. But when I pull the trigger the engine cuts out I have the high speed needle rich and the bottom needle at flush the mid range is set .10 mm in. I just can't get the engine to work properly. Any ideas on what to do????

  • @MrPaulmc08
    @MrPaulmc08 2 роки тому

    This is a great video. Thanks

  • @keithbates8482
    @keithbates8482 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect video 💯💯💯

  • @whynot3413
    @whynot3413 2 роки тому

    What’s the purpose of the metering needle? How can you tell for it being out of tune?

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  2 роки тому +2

      To adjust the mid range, faster or slower rev increase

  • @trentfollmer1462
    @trentfollmer1462 3 роки тому +2

    Great vid. What temp should the engine be before I start tuning? And where’s the best spot on the engine to temp it?

    • @trickmustang1994
      @trickmustang1994 3 роки тому

      The glow plug is the best area to check temperature.

  • @mouseFPV
    @mouseFPV 10 місяців тому

    How did you choose 0.5? How did you know that was a good gap?

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  10 місяців тому +1

      Because if you tune the engine through iteration you will end up with a 0.5 idle gap. Its the right size for our engines and fuel.

    • @mouseFPV
      @mouseFPV 10 місяців тому

      @@invisiblespeedrc ah, I see. I'm trying to get into nitro this spring and doing some prep now to try to understand how things work. Thanks!

  • @joeprice3882
    @joeprice3882 9 місяців тому

    Gold! Thank you

  • @charles0423
    @charles0423 Рік тому

    Would I not be able to install an A/F ratio meter in my engine?

  • @lilbean3995
    @lilbean3995 4 місяці тому

    What are some fast nitro motors

  • @dylansowder6617
    @dylansowder6617 Рік тому

    Say my engine seems good it has good power high rpm response is pretty good but when I’m partial throttle and stab it it’s very rich and doesn’t clear right out if I go from idle straight to full throttle it clears out fine

  • @christopherhutchinson694
    @christopherhutchinson694 2 місяці тому

    Cant remember if it was this vid or one of your different vids but when you cut the carb in half to show everyone what goes on 8nside one was bloody genius. It was cgi without the cgi lol.anyway keep up the vids mate. I thought I knew what I was doing with nitro and I kinda did but after watching a couple your vids, realised I knew Jack shite 🤣

  • @마칼존
    @마칼존 3 роки тому

    I have a vrx 1/10 scale nitro buggy.
    Can you help me if what is the factory default settings of my rc?
    Thank you

  • @mark.max.gilson8508
    @mark.max.gilson8508 3 роки тому

    Hi mate,impressed.keep it going.

  • @bevinsracing
    @bevinsracing Рік тому +1

    I've followed this 75 times and all is good but if I go wide open then. Stop then wide open I flame out ever fukin time idk top end is screaming but still shows smoke. Bottom end it some what snappy but I flame out every time I hit straight away then slam brakes then 180 out stab it flame out

    • @invisiblespeedrc
      @invisiblespeedrc  Рік тому

      Low end is too lean, idle gap is too small or you built your linkage wrong

  • @ashermorales8276
    @ashermorales8276 3 роки тому +6

    I watched the original video to learn how the carb works and what parts there are. Now I’m here because I want to be able to tune my own car and tell what my car is doing rather than my dad being like “oh it’s running rich, bring it in so I can lean it a little” and I’m like “umm ok. Whatever you say pops”

  • @nuk3zupr3me54
    @nuk3zupr3me54 2 роки тому

    I have an old engine With only 2 needles. An Idle needle and for speed. Any tips for That ?

  • @dadruben4680
    @dadruben4680 8 місяців тому

    Hey there, that looks so damn easy. Is the perfect idle gap is written in the manual?

  • @MrBoomtheroom
    @MrBoomtheroom 24 дні тому

    10:13 why was it idling high, then you leaned the high speed needle and revved it and the idle came down again?

  • @nathandefauw4416
    @nathandefauw4416 7 місяців тому

    is the idle gap the same on 16% nitro? (0.45-0.55)

  • @kaycee9337
    @kaycee9337 2 роки тому

    Pretty good work