K-Factory 1/8th Clutch bell housing
K-Factory have released a range of hardened steel clutch bells, suitable for buggies, truggies and monster trucks. CNC machined from high grade steel, the super hardened steel construction resists overheating, warping and thermal breakdown and with the use of aluminium clutch shoes these clutch bells claim to last up to 5 times longer than the competition. Etched into every bell is the tooth specification making it easy to select the right clutch bell and they are available in 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 tooth versions.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
RB EFRA 3001 Inline tuned pipe
RB Products in France have released the EFRA 3001 pipe, an update of the popular 2045P. This 2008 EFRA legal pipe, which complys to EFRA rules, is said to offer the perfect balance between smooth power, low consumption and high RPM and thanks to an updated design and lots of testing since last November 07, the 3001 also claims to be the most advanced 3 chamber off road tuned pipe available. Made using a special technology as well as a thick material, this pipe has been reinforced for longer life and consistent performances.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
RB Products THG2 Truggy pipe
RB Products is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest pipe, the THG tuned pipe. Designed to offer the widest possible powerband for the RB.28 engines, it has been extensively tested by the RB International Team while attending the largest truggy events in the USA. The team drivers kindly nicknamed the THG2, The Bomba.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Friday, April 11, 2008
Nosram RS-21 RR Buggy engine
Nosram have released a completely new and much improved 1/8th off road competition engine, called the RS.21 RR. A powerful engine, the RS.21 RR claims to be super reliable, while providing you with an ultra smooth throttle response through the complete rpm range, for perfect car control on any surface and track. Tested extensively by the Nosram factory team, together with the engineers, they have put all of their experience of multiple wins and track tests from all over the world into this all new competition engine.
Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Sirio S21 CL7 R 3.5cc engine
Star Motor Engineering have been in contact to let us know about their new 3.5cc on road engine, called the S21 CL7 R. This 7 port engine uses ABC construction and is of the same quality level as the company’s CL7 R STI, coming supplied with a rear ceramic ball bearing for high performace and reliability. This motor is aimed at racers that want a reliable, easy tuning engine, while retaining the same technology that has won 2 World titles in this class.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
RB SpeedLine Xenon Alpha 3.5cc engine
RB Products in France have released their new SpeedLine 3.5cc circuit engine which claims to use the most exclusive technology to reach the highest level of performance. This new motor has a brand new crankcase that is lighter and stiffer than previous versions and has a new innovative engine mount for high performance, consistency and reliability. The ultimate engine for serious on-road racers it includes an optimised bi-turbo crankshaft, a CNC machined back plate and the latest AAC piston and liner, providing big power and high RPM. The Xenon Alpha also comes with a MSC case, which offers wider porting and better stability, and a CNC machined, orange anodised aluminium carburettor. This new carburettor has been designed to guarantee consistent set-up and performance while new high speed ceramic bearing give longer life and help with the RPM.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Team Orion Wasp CRF REV 21
Team Orion have announced that their long awaited Wasp CRF REV 21 buggy engines will be delivered to distributors this week and should hit the shops on the 15th of this month. Made in Italy for Team Orion, this new 5 port long stroke buggy engine has undergone a lot of testing by engine developer Adrien Bertin, as well as team drivers Ryan Cavalieri, Philipp Guschl and new signing Joern Neumann, and is now ready for release. One feature that sets this motor apart from its competitors is the patent pending crankshaft design, first seen in the original CRF 12 engines, that gives better fuel delivery to the main chamber of the engine making for smoother power delivery and better low end torque. The engine is supplied with a lightweight Bordeaux red cooling head is lightweight and for best performance, it comes with Swiss made bearings throughout with the front sealed for better endurance in off road racing.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
AXE Rossi 3010 3-chamber exhaust
Power Save Racing have got information about the new EFRA approved (#3010) 3-chamber buggy exhaust system from AXE Rossi. Meeting the new EFRA regulations concerning the exhaust pipes, the current European Champions now have 3-chamber pipes available for their entire range of off-road engines. This particular pipe set comes supplied with manifold, exhaust springs and exhaust seals.
Source: PSR [power-save-racing.de]
Friday, April 4, 2008
HARD H5S starter boxes
HARD Racing have introduced two new starter boxes called under the name H5S. Designed with lots of power, the H5S On-road and Off-road boxes use the incredibly powerful, high-torque 775 size motors that can handle any size RC vehicle from 1/8 scale buggy to touring car. Coupled with the high torsion single belt gear system, the H5S is said to offer unrivalled torque, cranking power and the durability required for the demanding sport of RC racing. The solid hinged lid sports green trim and also doubles as a convenient handle, ergonomically designed for comfort and easy transport.
Source: HARD [hard-racing.com]
Thursday, April 3, 2008
