Nitro Rc Trucks

How To Buy and Tune Nitro Rc Trucks

Nitro Rc Trucks are powered by nitro methane gas fuel and can be fun and competitive. To run Nitro Rc Trucks you will need a radio control, a gas powered engine, and fuel. You will also need various accessories to start the vehicle. You have a choice of pull start engine that uses a mechanism similar to a lawnmower, or a non-pull engine you fire up with a starter box. The pull start versions cost a little more and you don’t have to purchase a starter box. Just take it out and pull on the starter and your ready for racing. There are a few benefits to a starter box in that it saves the extra weight off the pull starter, and it makes starting a little easier. Most people usually start with a pull start engine, and may eventually upgrade to a starter box in the future. The engine is the heart of any truck, and it is important to keep it tuned up and set up right. Keeping it well maintained makes everything else easier. You should tune and set up the engine according to the instructions in the box. They usually call for a slow break in period with the needles set to allow more fuel to keep the engine running cooler than normal racing conditions.

There are some excellent high performance Nitro Rc Trucks that are currently available at great online hobby shops. Some of the models offered include the HPI Nitro Rush RTR 2WD Stadium Truck. This has an excellent new overflow system that directs the fuel to the right places and not around the rest of the truck. The steering servo connects directly to the front steering arms through a huge servo saver. The receiver lies in a protected area of the chassis in front of the fuel tank covered by a door in the upper deck. A body clip holds the door shut, and prevents fuel and dirt from damaging the electronics. All new wheel and tires compliment the radical styling of this car. It uses type F5 5 spoke truck wheels in a cool molded dark gray color and is wrapped with all purpose HPI multi-rib front and “X” rear tires. This combination is great for all year round traction, and the tires won’t wear out to quickly and will last long in rough terrain.

CEN 1/10 ST 2 Stadium Nitro Rc Trucks 4WD RTR models are another excellent high performance truck that offer a large number of features. This version includes as standard equipment, their unique new smart chassis that is made of durable anodized aluminum with fully countersunk screws to provide a snag-free underside. Other features include: pivot ball suspension, oil-filled shocks, and fully adjustable toe and camber on all four wheels allows you to tune your vehicle to any condition. You can drive train components, ride on smooth ball bearings, and it has a .16 engine with a recoil starter that is the largest in its class. It also contains 2 speed transmission, manifold and racing type tuned pipe. The radio receiver and battery are protected from the elements by a fully sealed radio box. Finally this model comes 90% fully pre-assembled and it is beautifully professionally painted and decorated.

HPI Racing is proud to announce their HPI 1/8 Savage .25 RTR Nitro Rc Trucks. This 1/8th scale is designed to be one of their most powerful trucks. It takes the popular savage to the next level giving those die hard racers more power, higher speeds, and several extra exciting new option parts as standard equipment. The heart of this model is the new Nitro Star S-25 that has a 20% more displacement then the previous model. It’s a .25 cubic inch (4.1cc) big block engine that features a billet aluminum heat-sink head for extra cooling, dual bushing aluminum connecting rod, true ABC chrome sleeve construction for durability and a simplified dual needle 7mm slide carburetor for easier tuning with a composite body for better performance at higher temperatures. You can gear the truck for high top speeds yet still retain excellent punch off the line. It also contains a high speed spur gear (49T) and larger clutchbell (15T) which are now standard equipment.

If you are interested in any of these high powered Nitro Rc Trucks then go to our Remote Control Cars page and check out the buyers guide section for a comprehensive list of some leading online hobby shops. You’ll find great online search features with excellent prices and a secure ordering system.

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