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The world of Nitro Powered (or Gas Powered) Remote Control vehicles is exciting and exhilarating for virtually all age groups. The initial cost of nitro powered RCs is typically higher than most electric RC vehicles. For instance, instead of replacing worn-out batteries you'll be replenishing fuel and oil, and other wear-out parts such as tires, shocks, and even vehicle bodies regularly. With that said, the thrill of control over a fast nitro-powered vehicle is sure to please. For Nitro RC cars and trucks you can look at off-road type vehicle as well as pavement racers - built for speed.
Nitro cars and trucks can be purchased in a kit assembled or un-assembled for the serious enthusiast. Styles will vary greatly along with the engine selection. As mentioned, Nitro-powered vehicles require a different budget allowance, but it doesn't stop there. Sure, most electric vehicles are easy to maintain for, but gas-powered engines require a little more TLC. Similar to a new, full-size vehicle, there is a break-in period needed for new gas-powered engines.
The handling of fuel for your gas engine is very important and this can not be stressed enough. Here some safety tips to consider as you discover more about Nitro RC vehicles.
Nitro Fuel:
There are three main components to Nitro fuel: methanol, nitromethane, and oil along with some additives such as an anti-corrosion agent or even degumming agents all added by the fuel manufacturer. The nitromethane that is used delivers oxygen to the engine, thus enhancing combustion and ultimately delivering more power. At the same time, the oil lubricates and helps to keep the engine cool. Though the methanol is the most abundant component, the percentage of nitromethanein the mix determines the rate the nitro fuel.
Fueling: WARNING
Nitromethane (nitro fuel) is VERY flammable. Avoid smoking and any open flames around the nitro fuel for your RC. When you are fueling your nitro RC, be sure to wipe up any spills and properly dispose of fuel-soaked rags for personal safety and environmental safety. Check with fuel manufacturers for proper disposal of fuel containers too.
RC nitro fuel, also called glow fuel, is a special blend of three main ingredients, plus a few minor additives. There are several different blends of nitro fuel available, suited to different types of engine and performance requirements.
The three primary ingredients are nitromethane, methanol and oil, the latter being either Castor or Synthetic. It's the nitromethane, of course, that puts the word nitro in to so many rc terms (nitro plane, nitro car, nitro engine...).
It's not necessary to don your chemistry lab coat and round glasses to understand rc nitro fuel completely, but a basic understanding of how and why it makes your rc engine run isn't a bad thing, so this page will try and explain those basics of nitro fuel...
Contrary to popular belief, nitromethane isn't the primary and sole explosive ingredient of rc nitro fuel. While it is very flammable, and does contribute to the fuel burn, the primary job of nitromethane is to get extra oxygen (necessary for anything to burn) into the fuel mix. Because of the small volume of the combustion chamber of the engine, ordinarily the small amount of naturally existing oxygen just wouldn't sustain a good burn. Nitromethane, however, carries a relatively large concentration of oxygen molecules, thus greatly increasing the amount of oxygen available to burn within the combustion chamber.
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