Nitro Engine Boost Info and First Hand Accounts

Nitro Engine Boost Treatment

Info and First Hand Accounts

All my experience treating R/C car engines is related to the .26 nitro engine used in the Hot Bodies Lightning Street RTR. During this testing, I used Byron Originals Race premium R/C car fuel with 20% nitro and 16% lubrication. This fuel was used for both break-in and all additional engine runs.

Break-in of the .26 engine was performed per the Hot Bodies Lightning Street Instruction Manual, page 6.

• The initial setting of the high-speed mixture screw (needle valve) on the carburetor was 4-turns (rich) from closed, per manufacturer's recommendation.

• Two tanks of fuel were run through the engine at idle speed only (wheels off the ground).

• The third tank of fuel was run at part throttle, low-speed.

• During the fourth tank of fuel, the car was subjected to very short bursts of full throttle, but, in general, the speed was kept in the low to mid-range.

The fifth and sixth tanks were run using higher average throttle settings resulting in higher car speeds. During the 6^th tank of fuel, two shifts from first to second gear were noted. There was insufficient straightaway to allow any second gear full throttle operation.

• Following tank number 2 and continuing through tank number 5, the high-speed mixture adjusting screw (needle valve) on the carburetor was turned ccw (leaner) ¼ turn. This resulted in a final setting of 3-turns cw (rich) from closed (the manufacturer's recommendation).

The 7^th tank of fuel was run on a course not suited to the `on-road' nature of the car. The course was short and rough, resulting in low speeds and less throttle than I would have liked.

Tanks 8-12 were run on a flat straightaway course of smooth asphalt. Tank number 8 was used as a baseline for getting used to the shift between first and second gear and running at extended full throttle conditions. The first Nitro Engine Boost treatment was performed on tank number 9.

Treatments continued through tank number 12.

The treatment procedure used was as specified in the Hot Bodies Nitro Engine Boost Engine Treatment Application Methods ® Method 1. This method comprises 5 steps:

1. Run engine to its operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. SHAKE NITRO ENGINE BOOST WELL!
4. Insert one applicator full of Nitro Engine Boost directly into fuel tank.
5. Start engine and drive it for 1 full tank.

Please note that I added the Nitro Engine Boost to a full tank of glow fuel. Near the end of the second tank of treated fuel (tank number 10), a noticeable (dramatic) improvement in full-throttle acceleration was observed. The shift between first and second gear occurred in less time than previously, and higher speeds were attained before the end of the straightaway. This can only be due to an increase in useable (available) horsepower. I believe that this increase is a result of a reduction in engine internal friction due to the effect of treatment with Nitro Engine Boost.

An additional tank and a half of treated fuel were run through the engine and no additional benefit was noticed. The engine continued to run well. However, subsequent to breaking the car (the left front wheel nut backed off fully and was lost) at about ½ of the 12^th tank of fuel, it was found that the exhaust pipe contained an excessive amount of oil from the burning of the fuel. This caused a definite change in the exhaust note (it got lower and sounded gurgling), idle smoothness decreased as compared with previous tanks, and throttle response suffered (again compared to previous tanks). Draining the pipe cured the problem and the engine returned to the sound and responsiveness and idle stability enjoyed after the second treated tank (number 10).

After analyzing the above information, I conclude that the treatment recommendation be the use of Method 1 and the treatment of two tanks of fuel (each with one full applicator full of Nitro Engine Boost), following break-in of the engine. I strongly recommend the use of one full applicator of Nitro Engine Boost in every 10^th tank of fuel, thereafter. This will maintain optimum engine efficiency and power output. It is acceptable for follow-on treatments (every 10^th tank of fuel) to be made using Method 2 or Method 3.

I believe there are 6 engine parameters that can be strongly affected (in a positive manner) by treatment using Nitro Engine Boost, they are (in no particular order):

• starting
• idling
• low-end response
• high-end power
• longevity
• cleanliness


	Nitro Engine Boost Treatment Info and First Hand Accounts All my experience treating R/C car engines is related to the .26 nitro engine used in the Hot Bodies Lightning Street RTR. During this testing, I used Byron Originals Race premium R/C car fuel with 20% nitro and 16% lubrication. This fuel was used for both break-in and all additional engine runs. Break-in of the .26 engine was performed per the Hot Bodies Lightning Street Instruction Manual, page 6. • The initial setting of the high-speed mixture screw (needle valve) on the carburetor was 4-turns (rich) from closed, per manufacturer's recommendation. • Two tanks of fuel were run through the engine at idle speed only (wheels off the ground). • The third tank of fuel was run at part throttle, low-speed. • During the fourth tank of fuel, the car was subjected to very short bursts of full throttle, but, in general, the speed was kept in the low to mid-range. The fifth and sixth tanks were run using higher average throttle settings resulting in higher car speeds. During the 6^th tank of fuel, two shifts from first to second gear were noted. There was insufficient straightaway to allow any second gear full throttle operation. • Following tank number 2 and continuing through tank number 5, the high-speed mixture adjusting screw (needle valve) on the carburetor was turned ccw (leaner) ¼ turn. This resulted in a final setting of 3-turns cw (rich) from closed (the manufacturer's recommendation). The 7^th tank of fuel was run on a course not suited to the `on-road' nature of the car. The course was short and rough, resulting in low speeds and less throttle than I would have liked. Tanks 8-12 were run on a flat straightaway course of smooth asphalt. Tank number 8 was used as a baseline for getting used to the shift between first and second gear and running at extended full throttle conditions. The first Nitro Engine Boost treatment was performed on tank number 9. Treatments continued through tank number 12. The treatment procedure used was as specified in the Hot Bodies Nitro Engine Boost Engine Treatment Application Methods ® Method 1. This method comprises 5 steps: 1. Run engine to its operating temperature. 2. Stop engine. 3. SHAKE NITRO ENGINE BOOST WELL! 4. Insert one applicator full of Nitro Engine Boost directly into fuel tank. 5. Start engine and drive it for 1 full tank. Please note that I added the Nitro Engine Boost to a full tank of glow fuel. Near the end of the second tank of treated fuel (tank number 10), a noticeable (dramatic) improvement in full-throttle acceleration was observed. The shift between first and second gear occurred in less time than previously, and higher speeds were attained before the end of the straightaway. This can only be due to an increase in useable (available) horsepower. I believe that this increase is a result of a reduction in engine internal friction due to the effect of treatment with Nitro Engine Boost. An additional tank and a half of treated fuel were run through the engine and no additional benefit was noticed. The engine continued to run well. However, subsequent to breaking the car (the left front wheel nut backed off fully and was lost) at about ½ of the 12^th tank of fuel, it was found that the exhaust pipe contained an excessive amount of oil from the burning of the fuel. This caused a definite change in the exhaust note (it got lower and sounded gurgling), idle smoothness decreased as compared with previous tanks, and throttle response suffered (again compared to previous tanks). Draining the pipe cured the problem and the engine returned to the sound and responsiveness and idle stability enjoyed after the second treated tank (number 10). After analyzing the above information, I conclude that the treatment recommendation be the use of Method 1 and the treatment of two tanks of fuel (each with one full applicator full of Nitro Engine Boost), following break-in of the engine. I strongly recommend the use of one full applicator of Nitro Engine Boost in every 10^th tank of fuel, thereafter. This will maintain optimum engine efficiency and power output. It is acceptable for follow-on treatments (every 10^th tank of fuel) to be made using Method 2 or Method 3. I believe there are 6 engine parameters that can be strongly affected (in a positive manner) by treatment using Nitro Engine Boost, they are (in no particular order): • starting • idling • low-end response • high-end power • longevity • cleanliness