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September 1, 2010

O.S. Speed new concept silencers

Seen during our coverage of the World Championships in Houston, O.S. Speed have released further details on their new line of on road exhaust systems. These new exhausts are fixed to the manifold with a pair of aluminium clamps which prevent the silencer from disconnecting during races. Unlike conventional spring connection, the semicircular clamps enable the adjustment of the pipe to any direction. The pipe itself makes the low to middle range response of the engine more snappy while maintaining top speed power. Available for the .21 (FEMCA & IFMAR legal) and .12 (EFRA & IFMAR legal) engines.

View how the clamp works here

June 11, 2010

O.S. Speed racing tools

We wrote about these tools back in January when they were first announced but there have been some additions to the range since then, mostly for gas racers. Made from the highest quality materials to the strictest tolerances for superior performance, comfort and reliability, the diamond pattern grips make the driver handles easy to hold, while three flat sides keep tools from rolling off the pit table. Indicating grooves let you identify tip sizes at a glance and each handle has end caps with a rubber O-ring that allows it to rotate in the palm. The tips are made of CNC machined spring steel and can be retracted into the handles for storage, or to adjust for the desired length. The new additions include a clutch nut wrench, a flywheel holder & clutch gap tool and finally a flywheel puller. Available in US in mid-June.

View the other tools here

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.

Click here for the specifications

January 28, 2010

O.S. Engines .21VZ-B V-Spec Limited edition

O.S. Engines have released this limited edition .21VZ-B V-Spec engine that will mark this succesful engine’s final production run with a total run of 300 pieces. The V-Spec LE will utilize the specially modified cooling head from the Speed II World Championship engine, that has been anodized in a very stunning gold and which will feature sixteen machined holes for lighter weight and more efficient cooling. To top it all off, the head will feature custom graphics to signify all four IFMAR World Championships and each engine will be individually numbered. This special run will only be available from U.S. based dealers.

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January 12, 2010

Fabrizio Teghesi switches to O.S. Speed

Top Italian buggy racer Fabrizio Teghesi has confirmed his switch to O.S. Speed for 2010. The Kyosho driver will run the current World Champion engines, having already run with the Japanese motor for 3 years from 2005 to 2008, taking the National runner up spot in 2007. Following 2 successful years with Novarossi, Fabrizio wanted to thank them for their support.

Source: Fabrizio Teghesi [fabrizioteghesi.com]

January 3, 2010

O.S. Speed Racing tools

New from engine maker O.S., comes their range of O.S. Speed Racing tools. Featuring high quality long wearing tips, they come with a knurled handle with easily identifiable sizes in both writing and in the case of the hex drivers easy to read machined rings. Available in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm hex, 2.0mm and 2.5mm ball driver, 5.5mm, 6.0mm & 7.0mm nut driver, a flat head engine tuning screw driver and a glow plug spanner, all tool handles sport a red anodised cap for increased comfort.

Source: O.S. Speed [osspeed.com]

December 25, 2009

O.S. 21 V-Spec II & .12XZ Speed rebuild kits

New for the .21 V-Spec II Speed Racing 4 port and .12XZ Speed, O.S. Engines have released these new rebuild kits. Both kits feature a hardened chrome-plated cylinder liner for high durability and long life and a machined aluminium piston which features parallel rings that trap fuel oils and use them as a seal to enhance compression and boost power. Including everything the racer needs, the kit also comes with one connecting rod, one piston pin and two piston pin retainers.

Source: OS Engines [osengines.com]

October 27, 2009

O.S. 21XZ-R On Road ABC Engine

New from O.S. Engines, the .21XZ-R On-Road ABC engine is designed to take drivers to victory at major 1/8 scale on-road championship races. The tungsten-weighted crankshaft creates optimum balance for consistent low and mid-speed torque while the cylinder liner features 7 scavenger ports and 3 exhaust ports for more efficient combustion. Other improvements over its predecessor include a newly designed 21M carburetor, a lighter piston and a more durable conrod.

Click here to see the engine specifications