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Nitro - The Fuel, the Engine, the RC

Questions and Answers About RC Vehicles With Nitro or Glow Engines

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What Size, Length, and Color of Fuel Tubing is Best?

Fuel tubing in a nitro RCFuel tubing in a nitro RC; M. James

Although silicone tubing used in nitro engines has many auxiliary uses, it's primary use is to deliver fuel. A typical nitro engine has two lengths of tubing.

Why and How Do You Mod a Nitro Engine?

Raminator nitro engine© M. James

Modding a nitro engine means that you are making a modification that is or seems to make the engine better than factory specs. Modding goes beyond simply tuning your nitro engine. It involves making physical changes the engine itself.

Is It Possible to Have a Water-Cooled System for a Nitro RC Car or Truck?

Yes there is a way to water cool a nitro RC car or truck. But the bigger question is, is it worth it? There's a bit of a debate on that issue.

Your RC Questions, Answered

You've got questions about radio controlled cars, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, and other RC vehicle questions? Here are your answers to common and sometimes not-so-common RC questions and advice on where to find more answers to your RC questions. Scan through this list to find the type of question you have then dig deeper for the answer.

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