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March 16, 2010

Mega ZX21 & ZX12 DS4 engines

Mega have released the latest generation DS4 ZX21 and ZX12 engines, the result of continuous development in cooperation with the Mega racing team and Picco. The ZX21 3.5cc circuit engine features a new 7 port ABC set, new cooling head with 3-fin combustion chamber and crankshaft with new timing. Also available in the hand tuned EM version, it additionally sports a black case, lightweight crankshaft, hand selected piston & liner and hand work on the porting. The ZX12 2.1cc engine has a new cooling head and new back plate, with the EM version sporting the same upgrades as on the ZX21 version.

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March 16, 2010

Xceed XPT turbo glow plugs

Xceed have released their new line of XPT high performance turbo glow plugs. Featuring a high quality stainless steel casing, with perfectly isolated pin, the platinum wire has been precision welded at the correct length to achieve best performance and durability. Sold in a new blister pack, for off road there is the 4H, 5H, 6H and 7H, while for on road there is the 4C, 5C, 6C and 7C.

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March 16, 2010

Nosram Twister Exhaust & Power Pluxx 2 plugs

Nosram have introduced the Twister 1/8th buggy exhaust system. EFRA legal (#2076) it offers considerably longer run time compared to all previously available systems as well as high power and top speed. Improved efficiency combined with robust and solid pipe construction such as stinger support, to prevent the stinger getting bent during a crash, the set includes pipe, header, exhaust seals and mounting hardware. Also new from Nosram is updated racing glow plugs. Made out of a new type of material, the Power Pluxx 2 glow plug improves the engines starting characteristics as well as the engine´s power and tuning.

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March 3, 2010

Reedy Turbo glow plug caddy

Reedy have released this turbo glow plug caddy. Stop rummaging around your toolbox for glow plugs, this lightweight and compact caddy allows for convenient and safe storage of up to eight turbo glow plugs. Made from black anodised aluminium, it features the Reedy logo engraved on the side.

Source: Reedy [reedypower.com]

March 1, 2010

Novarossi 2660 & 2084 tune pipes

Novarossi have introduced 2 new tuned pipes for the 2010 season, the first of which is the EFRA 2660 which is for the 1:10 Touring category. This new pipe may look similar to the last one, but some internal changes means that on the track this new pipe performs better throughout the rev range. Also new for the 1:8 Off-road category is the EFRA 2084, where the company’s quest for better drivability and lower fuel consumption resulted in this new tuned pipe. Falling into the ‘Super Strong’ range, it is more resistant to the rough world of 1:8 scale Off-road competition. Expect to see both in mid March.

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February 27, 2010

Max Power 2078 1/8th circuit pipe

New for 2010, Max Power have introduced their latest 1/8th on road high performance pipe. After a long time with the EFRA 2018 pipe, Max has been able to improve speed and torque on the new EFRA 2078, thanks to a completely new shape of the cones and a new material that improves resonance and overall engine performance. Available in March.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]

February 26, 2010

O.S. Max-25XZ Truggy engine

New from O.S. Engines is the Max-25XZ Truggy Engine, that utilizes the best balance of power, fuel mileage, size and weight within ROAR regulations to give racers optimum performance at 1/8 truggy and stadium track events. This motor is designed to have more power than .21 class engines, yet less than the .28 class, for better fuel mileage, lighter weight and lower centre of gravity. The supplied double adjustable type carb gives smooth acceleration from low, mid and high speeds.

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February 22, 2010

Max Power 2664 touring car pipe

Max Power in Italy have released their new touring car pipe (EFRA 2664), which now fits perfectly into the Serpent 733. The EFRA 2649 exhaust, which had a long style shape, had a excellent result at the 2009 European Championships, but was too long to fit into the new car from Serpent due to its more forward mounted engine and so the new exhaust solves this issue and yet retains the same characteristics as the longer version.

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