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October 8, 2010

Robitronic Power Unit .28 Big Block motor

Robitronic’s new .28 size power unit is a 4,6ccm big block engine for 1/8th scale buggies, truggies and monster trucks. Its oversized cylinder head provides plenty of cooling for even the hottest races. The dual-support conrod, the robust ABC construction and the 3-needle composite carburetor are only some of this engines top features. For easy factory-settings, the needles are specially designed to mount flush with the carburetor.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

October 6, 2010

Sirio .21 RVS clutch system

Following the successful launch of the .12 RVS clutch back in August, Lavorazioni Meccaniche S.r.l – Star Motor Engineering have now produced a new .21 RVS clutch system. The new clutch system uses the same new design and way of working as the previously released version, with the weights and shoe working in a completely different way to increase performance and acceleration of the engine. The power clutch kit has a lightweight flywheel with a new ‘flat design’ and the Italian company has also worked to balance it to get the most performance from the engine. All parts such as the spring catch, flywheel nut and spring nut are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium for maximum lightness, while the new clutch disk is hardened for durability. Expect the new clutch system to be released in late December.

View an exploded view of the clutch here

September 28, 2010

Capricorn Q5-TE .21 competition buggy engine

From Italian company Capricorn is the Q5-TE, their new .21 competition racing engine for the off-road class. Featuring updated and hand tuned internals, the combustion chamber has been optimised for a better heatsink and thermal efficency. The crankshaft has been hand modified and polished, while the piston and liner has been revised for maximum performance. Featuring rear ceramic bearings and a customized crankcase, this 2010 version comes with a new aluminium carburetor with plastic insert.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

September 24, 2010

RB LE Shark 10 Guarda engine

To celebrate Renaud Savoya’s 2010 European Title, RB have released the Shark 10 Guarda. Featuring a brand new sleeve with lower exhaust port, this engine provides a better runtime without any compromise on the power delivered. Limited to 300 and signed by Renaud, the combo set includes the engine, RB 2045 pipe, RB Compact manifold 198mm, RB Engine Protect, RB Gas cooler and RB Chrome stickers.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

September 23, 2010

Blue Lightning rear engine bearings

Blue Lightning RC Products have released details on the new rear engine bearings. The same ABEC5 standard as their whole range for maximum performance and durability, this bearing is 14×25.4x6mm and fits a wide range of engines such as O.S., Alpha and many more. They feature chrome steel G10 grade balls with a chrome steel race mounted within a nylon cage.

Source: Blue Lightning [bluelightningrcproducts.com]

September 22, 2010

Vox competition engines

Fastom, owner of the Motonica brand, have announced the the introduction of their new high level competition engine line named Vox. The new .21 class engine for 1/8 scale on road cars is called Vox Otto v.1 and the release date is set for October 20th. There will be 2 versions available, standard and tuned and all technical information will be available online on the company website starting from October 15th.

Source: Vox [voxengines.com]

September 17, 2010

Ammo RC Firepower fuel

RC Disco have announced the launch of a new fuel brand that we’ve been working on for the last year or more called Ammo. Currently only available in 30% nitro, it offers a great product at a great price for all the racers out there, so much so they are offering a money back guarantee for racers to give it a try.

Source: Ammo [ammo-rc.com]

September 16, 2010

Xceed Masterfix .12 pipe set

New from Xceed is this Masterfix .12 pipe set, a very short machined inline pipe made of full aluminium bar. A super strong EFRA legal pipe (2663) with great performance, it helps improve torque and mid-range, while retaining good top-end and improving fuel-efficiency. It can be used with the header pipe included in the set or if you want more top-end it can be partnered up with a .21 inline header. This set comes complete with header, springs and silicone rubber seals and has been tested and successfully raced with Novarossi, Max, Sirio, Mega and Picco engines.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]