February 22, 2010

Max Power 2664 touring car pipe

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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February 16, 2010

Max Power XXL3 .12 engine

Max Power XXL3 .12 engine

Max Power have introduced their 2010 .12 competition engine, the XXL3. The most noticeable difference is the new cooling head, which is much lighter than previous versions thanks to its new design and machined holes in the cooling fins, which helps the handling of the car by lowering the overall centre of gravity. Internally there is a new balanced crankshaft that has improved timing for better torque, while the carburetor is now supplied with aluminium venturis.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]


February 7, 2010

Toy Fair 2010 – Various 3

Edam Prototype 1/8th scale

Taiwanese car manufacturer EDAM were showing off a prototype of their new as yet unnamed 1/8th scale on road car. A complete overhaul of their previous car, with new chassis plate, radio plate, wishbones, rear body mount and braking system, it is again a conventional but solid design. They also are displaying their Spirit 981 Gold Edition 1/10th 200mm chassis, with gold anodised parts and supplied with many optional parts as standard.

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November 17, 2009

Max Power Next-Gen Turbo glow plugs

Max Power Next-Gen Turbo glow plugs

New from Italian brand Max Power are these all new turbo glow plugs. Made from Inox steel, these turbo type plugs are designed for use in high performance racing engines, with the element made from the best quality material for optimum performance, reliability and ability to work in really hot temperatures. Available in number 4 for 12 engines until outside temp of 20°C, number 5 for 12 engines over 20°C and 3,5cc off road until 20/22°C, number 6 for 3,5cc off road over 22/25°C°C and 3,5cc on road until 22/25°C and number 7 suitable only for 3,5cc on road over 25/30°C.

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July 15, 2009

Max Power Carburetor Venturis

Max Power Carburetor Venturis

Max Power have released new aluminium carburetor venturis for their line of .21 and .12 engines. Anodized orange and engraved with the size of the opening, the Italian company has released an 8, 8.5 and 9mm venturi for the .21 engine and a 5.4 and 5.5mm version for their .12 engines.

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February 8, 2009

Toy Fair 2009 – Max Power

Max Power XXL3 engine

Max Power, the brand of Worlds and European top qualifer Massimo Fantini were located on the Serpent booth and he was showing his entire range of engines, only one of which was new for the show, having already covered his previously releases prior to the fair. The XXL3 .12 engine is claiming the first ever balanced crankshaft for an engine of this size and has been achieved by inserting a weight into the correct place of the crank bell and then further hard coating the final piece. Max were also showing off their new 2649 pipe for use with their touring engines, that has been optimised for use with the new EFRA rules that require the engines to be fitted with an INS box for the first time.

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January 29, 2009

Alex Laffranchi joins Max Power

Alex Laffranchi joins Max Power

Italian engine company Max Power have announced that former World & European Champion Alex Laffranchi has joined their team. The company is now preparing an improved support package in the off road market for this season and with Alex in the team will be a great boost. Max Power have also announced that it is going to release new features for the off road motors in combination with the Diamond Hard Coated shaft treatment available for square and long stroke motors.

Source: Max [rcmaxpower.com]


January 9, 2009

Guido Barbera joins Max Power

Max Power have announced that 2008 Italian National Champion Guido Barbera has joined their team for the 2009 season. The former Sirio team driver, and former electric racer, appreciates the super bottom end power of the Max 12 engine and this was a big factor in his decision. Guido, who races the Xray NT1, will be working towards a good result in this years European Championship which takes places in Gubbio, Italy later in the year.

Source: Max [rcmaxpower.com]