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I have a question regarding RB C12 Engine Performance Operating Temperatures...
I recently installed an RB Concept C12, 1700-0104 engine into my 1/10th scale Yokomo GT-4 touring car. I'm presently using RedLine Fuel with 20% Nitro. Very powerful engine, I love it!
What is the recommended operating temperature for RB C12 engines for everyday use? For race day use?
Any other suggestions for long life performance???
Give a new C12 customer a break. I'm new to your RB Forum (which is evident by "new member" under my name). Remember when you were learning?
I'm looking for top performance and long life from my new RB C12 1700-0104 engine, and this is a fair question...
"What is the recommended safe upper temperature limit for operating my engine everyday?" "On race day?"
Of course, temperature is an indication so I do not make a big mistake. Smoke and sound are also important.
Some people run their engines too hot and wear them out early. I'm a working man with a nitro hobby, and I cannot afford to replace these expensive engines due to greedy performance. I'd like some quantitative measure of "how hot I can run the engine without sacrfying the engine, and still maintain long performance life."
This is a fair question. Of course, I'm looking for experienced feedback from the Forum (not only from Rody). I appreciate your technical support.
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It is indeed a fair question but already treated several times on this forum and honestly I really hate to repeat myself(as I suppose also the others who participate in this forum) al the time on the same questions, its there, you just need to use the search option of this forum to get the info you are looking for, is this too much asked....
As for your question, it's not only the temperature which can make your engine last longer but also the use of a good airfilter, agood quality fuel together with a good maintenance and overall use of your engine. Anyway I suggest not to exceed more then 240F and check and clean your engine with care after each time you have used it, unless you are not familiar with these engines it is sometimes better not to open it, while you can do damage without you know you have done this.
Yes, I understand your reluctancy to answer the same old question(s) over and over. Perhaps you need to add a "technical recommendations" section for the customer's knowledge and ease-of-use. I will "search" for answers to routine questions in the future.
Thank you for your reply. I want to make this engine last, so I'll keep it below 230-240F degrees. It should make enough power for my everyday needs with a rich mixture, and still keep the engine cool(er) and lubed.
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