Monday, December 1, 2008
O.S. Engines .21 VZ-B V-Spec II Categories - Engines, OS Engines, Off Road, Products - add a comment
O.S. Engines have released the engine that Atsushi Hara clinched the 1/8 Scale Buggy World Championships with. The .21 VZ-B V-Spec II features a lightened V-shaped machined head for a lowered C of G and cooler running. Better fuel mileage is now standard due to the new carb insert and racers will continue to appreciate the hardened, chrome plated, 4-port cylinder and liner for high durability and long life.
Source: OS Engines [osengines.com]
Sunday, November 30, 2008
JB TRC Racing Pressure cooler/regulator Categories - Accessories, Engines, JB TRC Racing, Products - add a comment
The 2nd company this week to reproduce the Novarossi concept of cooling exhaust gases to produce better engine run time, Spanish company JB TRC Racing have released their version. The same concept as previously available versions, this cooler is slightly different in that it also combines an adjustable needle to regulate the amount gas flowing through the system. Tested by a number of racers, they found their fuel consumption to be reduced.
Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]
Losi have released this new 454 engine complete with pull/spin start backplate. A terrific power source for ready-to-run vehicles, this exceptionally fast motor fits all existing big-block applications. Featuring 8 ports and an easy to tune slide carburettor, Losi claim it has has exceptional power for high speeds and rapid acceleration.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Capricorn Q-5TE .21 Buggy engine Categories - Capricorn RC, Engines, Off Road, Products - add a comment
Yesterday we showed you the Sirio based Capricorn CL-9TE .21 circuit engine, but the Italian company have also released a new .21 off road buggy engine. Called the Q-5TE, this new 5 port engine features extra porting work on the liner, while the lightened crankshaft has also been polished and sports a large turbo scoop.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
Nosram RS.21 RR 7mm Carburettor Categories - Accessories, Engines, Nosram, Products - add a comment
Nosram now offers a fixed 7mm carburettor, specially developed for use with their RS.21 RR Nitro Engine. Designed for simple tuning and competition racing, this carburettor generates a smooth and efficient throttle control, resulting in extremely low fuel consumption that enables you to stretch out your pit stops longer than the competition.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Team Titan Exhaust gas cooler Categories - Accessories, Engines, Products, Team Titan - add a comment
No doubt inspired by the pioneering design of Novarossi, Team Titan have released their own exhaust gas cooler. This version uses brass ends for better heatsinking of the exhaust gas, one of which is threaded and can be opened for internal cleaning without the need for a tool. Deep cut aluminium is the most efficient way to cool down the gas going back to the fuel tank, helping to get better run time for your 1/8 and 1/10 scale gas car.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
Capricorn CL-9TE On road engine Categories - Capricorn RC, Engines, On Road, Products - 2 comments
Italian company Capricorn RC have announced the upcoming release of their CL-9TE .21 circuit engine. Featuring revised internals, the piston and liner timing has been revised and optimized for high performance, while the crankshaft has been hand modified and polished. Supplied with rear ceramic bearings the engine also has a very efficient new red anodized cooling head.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Losi RE11 Race Exhaust system Categories - Engines, Exhausts, Products, Team Losi - add a comment
New from Losi is the RE11 exhaust system. Designed for mid to high power .21 and .28 nitro engines, it has been dyno-tested and tuned for reliable performance. Offering a smooth power band, the hard anodized black finish dissipates heat very well, while the reinforced stinger minimizes damages from impact.
Source: Losi {losi.com]
