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December 13, 2008

Max Power MX 02649 EFRA pipe set

Max Power have released the new MX 02649 EFRA homologated pipe set for the 2009 season. Looking to the 2009 EFRA rules, were an INS box will be required for the 1/10th scale touring car races, Max Power have released this new pipe design. The long shape and slim volume make the engine rev free throughout all ranges, and while fast in the straights it retains super bottom end power, a popular characteristic for the touring class.

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December 12, 2008

GRP Gandini NOT sold to Chinese investor

GRP Gandini sold to Chinese investor

According to Italian newspaper ‘Il Sole 24 Ore’, engine and tire manufacturer GRP Gandini has been sold to a Chinese investor. The move follows some financial difficulties for the competition brand following bad months for sales in September and October. This led to the investment bank wanting out and so the owners, Stefano and Maurizio Gandini, were forced by the banks to sell the concern, which they started in 1994. The sale, said to be in the region of six million euros dollars, leaves the former owners no longer at the helm of the company, but both will stay on as technical advisors. It not confirmed whether the production will move to China where the paper claims production costs will be 1/3rd of that in Europe. We have contacted GRP for comment and will add their response when we get it.

UPDATE (17:52): The Gandini brothers have issued a statement (automatic translation) on an Italian forum saying they have not been sold and the whole story was a HUGE misunderstanding by the journalist who wrote the piece.

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December 9, 2008

RB Concept C6 BBT II L2G US Edition

The RB Concept C6 BBT II L2G is now as popular as the famous, 3 times world champion, RB Concept WS7. As a result, RB decided to launch a special edition for USA only with specific parts increasing performance. This engine was especially developed to meet the needs of US tracks with high power at low RPM allowing you to jump higher and further. Featuring a specific Turbo combustion chamber providing higher RPM, the hand modified crankshaft has been designed to increase power at low RPM and received the RB Concept coating in order to prevent the wear of the pin. Finally, the carburetor is provided with a 8mm venturi.

Source: RB USA [rb-usa.com]

December 4, 2008

Hudy Exclusive Starter Box bag

Keep your starter box safe and protected during travel with the Hudy starter box bag. Well padded to withstand the rigors of travel and with a spacious interior, the starter box bag safely protects your nitro car starter box. Large dual zippers make access quick and easy, while strong lightweight nylon gives durability. A wide, rubber-coated handle strap makes carrying super easy and comfortable and the clear-plastic pocket allows you to display an ID card so you can quickly identify your starter box bag.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 1, 2008

O.S. Engines .21 VZ-B V-Spec II

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]

November 30, 2008

JB TRC Racing Pressure cooler/regulator

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]

November 30, 2008

Losi 454 Engine with Pull/Spin Start

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]

November 29, 2008

Capricorn Q-5TE .21 Buggy engine

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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