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January 20, 2021

Reds Racing 721 Superveloce offroad engine

Due to the success of 721 Superveloce Limited edition 3.5cc off-road engine Reds Racing have decided to release a new version of the same engine that will be available for the complete 2021 year, together with 721 Scuderia Gen2 and 721 Corsa engines. The main objective was to develop a super fast engine able to guarantee a good fuel economy. Internally it sports an extra tuned sleeve and crankshaft with special modifications to the sleeve and crankshaft by Mario Rossi which increases engine power noticeably and guarantees good fuel mileage at the same time. The new airboost backplate has been designed for increased mid to high RPM power, increased fuel efficiency and faster return to idle. Different from the Limited edition is the matt black cooling head with a fluorescent red surface reminiscent of the 721 Scuderia design.

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January 9, 2021

Reds Racing sign Broc Champlin for 2021

Reds Racing have announced that they have signed the ‘King of carpet’ Broc Champlin to their team for 2021. Broc who has made big changes to his program for 2021 will be using their full lineup of electronics and nitro motors, with Reds Racing saying ‘We are excited to be working with Broc for 2021 and beyond’. Broc stated:

My cars shall be suited up with Reds equipment in both 1/10th and 1/8th scale. Did some testing with the product, oh my, is it amazing. I went significantly quicker than the times I had on the track previously and the car was way smoother, way more consistent, and I felt more in control. Nothing but the best!!

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 16, 2020

Reds Racing high airflow cooling fans

Reds Racing have introduced their new 30mm and 40mm high airflow cooling fans to improve brushless electric motors cooling efficiency. The new fans feature a heatsink design for additional heat dissipation with the machined aluminium heatsink design body guaranteeing improved durability and cooling efficiency. The new fans assure a high air flow rate thanks to a high speed motor and low friction ball bearings. Furthermore, these new fans come with a 180mm cable to allow installation on any type of car.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 1, 2020

Reds Racing 521 GTS engine

Reds Racing have introduce their new generation of nitro GT engines called the 521 GTS. The new engine, available in steel or ceramic bearing versions, features high reliability, tuning stability and great fuel mileage, combined with specific technical changes in the porting and new materials. This 5 port engine claims to offer higher power and better fuel efficiency compared to other engines. The S line features a new and unique high stiffness crankcase design and uses all new materials and casting technology. The engine is produced with pressure die casting, which is a very high quality process, while previous generation R line crankcase was with gravity casting. Another big improvement is the brand new aluminium carburettor, again made using pressure die casting. The decision to change carburettor materials from plastic to aluminium further improves idle stability and tuning. The new carburettor is 30° inclined for better fluid dynamics to increase engine power and has an insulator to reduce carburettor temperature and increase idle stability at high temperatures.

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November 13, 2020

Reds Racing engine bearing tool kit

The new and improved Reds Racing engine bearing tool kit was developed for nitro racers that want to perform critical maintenance on their nitro engines. It has been improved with new materials to guarantee better quality and durability. The kit includes a puller for bearing removal and a presser for installation, and are available separately for .21 (7mm front & 14mm) or .12 (7mm front & 12mm rear) engines. The presser is made from high-quality hard coated spring steel with the bearing surfaces ground for high precision bearing installation. The innovative rear bearing puller is made with hard coated spring steel and aluminium for unsurpassed lifespan and durability. The lightweight design and compact size, make this tool easy and comfortable to use.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

November 6, 2020

Reds Racing R5R Racer 5.0 engine

The new R5R Racer 5.0 from Reds Racing has been fitted with a brand new one-piece cooling head to improve engine cooling and efficiency. Designed with a 5 ports sleeve and crankshaft timing to improve fuel efficiency and drivability and is suitable for both buggy and truggy this new engine is equipped with the best technology to improve reliability and guarantee the best performance on all terrains. R5R Racer factory tuned guarantees the same performance as a Pro engine at reasonable price and every single engine is hand inspected and compression checked inside their headquarters by Mario Rossi to achieve the highest quality standards. The feature set includes a 5 ports sleeve with boosters, HCX horizontal carburettor, silicone filled and tuned crankshaft, high sealing Japanese front bearing and Swiss made steel high quality rear bearing.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

October 30, 2020

Reds Racing Durabell Gen2 clutch bells

Reds Racing’s new Gen2 clutch bell line has been specifically designed to improve the teeth compared to the previous version, making them perfect for every type of car. The new 1mm module long wear clutch bell is made of high quality steel and the special coating treatment allows the teeth to last longer than any other standard clutch bell on the market, transferring power from the clutch to the centre spur gear and the rest of the drivetrain with more efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, the special surface treatment increases surface quality and wear resistance. A special vented design also guarantees lower temperatures and more clean shoe engagement for a longer life of both bell and clutch shoes. Durabell clutch bell is available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T, 17T and 18T versions and are suitable for most major car brands.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

October 22, 2020

Reds Racing tease new Pista onroad engine

Reds Racing have teased their upcoming onroad engine, called the Pista. We have no other information about it except what we see in the image above, the notch in the mounting lugs suggesting they will now use same newer engine base as their latest offroad offerings. Full details as we get them.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]