September 11, 2014

Novarossi introduce new 1/8th buggy clutch

Novarossi introduce new 1/8th buggy clutch

Novarossi announce the release of a new 4-shoe clutch system for 1/8th off-road buggies. The clutch is of a completely tuneable design using different spring and shoe combinations, with the springs being available in three different hardnesses while the clutch shoes come made from aluminium and controlled friction CFM material. The clutch is meant to reduce fuel consumption and improve traction at the same time while making for a more efficient power delivery.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]


August 29, 2014

Novarossi Fast Fuel Gun

Novarossi Fast Fuel Gun

Available from mid-September is Novarossi’s new Fast Fuel Gun. Lighter and offering a higher flow rate the fuel gun helps to speed-up refuelling for faster pit stops. Included with the fuel gun come two suitable stays to place the gun on when not in use.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]


August 1, 2014

Amezcua & Fischer join Rex Engines

Amezcua & Fischer join Rex Engines

Novarossi have the signing of U.S frontrunners Travis Amezcua and Billy Fischer to run Rex brand engines. Both will use Rex engines in their nitro rides in an afford to strengthen the iconic brand in the States.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]


June 18, 2014

Novarossi conical 1/8th manifolds

Novarossi conical 1/8th manifolds

Italian company Novarossi introduce two new conical manifolds for 1/8th off-road and GT cars. The new 41031 Buggy and Truggy manifold is based on the 41021 part while the 41032, based off the shorter 41019, is ideal for GT, Buggy and Truggy models. The new conical shape will improve power at low to medium revs meaning they are especially aimed towards the use on small to medium sized tracks.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]


June 4, 2014

Rex on-road & off-road engines by Novarossi

Rex on-road & off-road engines by Novarossi

Italian nitro engine manufacturer Novarossi introduce their new line of Rex engines for on-road and off-road use. All engines base on quality blocks combined with high performance parts to ensure reliable power output. The range will include .21 buggy engines such as the R21 Plus8 8-port, R21 Plus5 5-port, and Paloma.21 7-port engine as well as the R28-7M 7-port truck engine. On-road racers may welcome the R-Flash.21 9-port ceramic main bearing engine and the as well as the standard bearing R35 Plus 21 Tuned 9-port offering. For the 200mm 1/10th class Novarossi have the Rex R-Flash.12 Tuned 3-port ceramic main bearing engine up for grabs. All engines come with a characteristic blue anodised cooling head with laser-etched writings.

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March 28, 2014

Novarossi introduce coloured Nova INS boxes

Novarossi introduce coloured Nova INS boxes

Novarossi recently introduced their new compact design 1/8th on-road INS box and now also have several colour variants available. The low-profile design silencer was originally announced as a standard black and new-colour red version but now also sees the addition of a white, green and tricolour variant for those who are tired of the usual black-only design.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]


February 28, 2014

Novarossi 1/8 on-road INS box

Novarossi 1/8 on-road INS box

Novarossi have a new 1/8 on-rad INS box available. It is of a new low-profile design and sports a diameter of 50mm while being 34mm high. Specially designed to reduce the air intake noise without sacrificing performance the box weights in at only 23g and comes as black and red version.

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February 4, 2014

Ryan Maifield joins Novarossi

Ryan Maifield joins Novarossi

Following a semi-official announcement some days ago Italian engine manufacturer Novarossi now officially welcomes US super star Ryan Maifield to their factory team. Having used Reedy and LRP engines in the past, the winner of last year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge has now chosen Novarossi engines as his weapon of choice and he has the following to say about the deal:

I want to thank both companies for the past successes we’ve had together. I wish both companies luck in the future with there nitro racing programs. I chose Novarossi because the engine line offers everything I need to be successful. A broad range of engines with different power bands and speed, great gas mileage, reliability, and a great team backing.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]