JS Racing have announced the upcoming release of their new .23 size DX-523R truggy engine, the latest addition to their engine line. Expected to be released in September, the ‘Hellfire’ has received extensive testing from EB Mods USA and the JS Racing team and are now happy with the final result, an engine that provides superb run time and massive power.
Source: JS Racing [jsracing-model.com]
VP Pro have released this new air filter for the Serpent S811. Made from quality dense foam, it has been shaped for ultimate high-flow and comes with one outer foam and one inner foam element. Micro density foam helps achieve the high performance while provide maximum air filtration for extended engine life even in dirty and dusty conditions.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Sweep Racing have released their new and improved silicone fuel tube. Featuring a 2.6mm inner diameter, it has been made out of an extra flexible heat resistant silicone material, functioning under most demanding conditions. Sold in 100cm (39″) lengths.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
From new company Blue Lightning come these ABEC 5 quality line of engine bearings. Bearings in engines are extremely important that’s why they’ve released these high grade front engine bearings. With double rubber sealed protection along with a properly formed nylon bearing cage, they make for a supremely reliable bearing time and time again.
Source: Blue Lightning [bluelightningrcproducts.com]
SMI Motorsport has launched a new .21 off-road engine under its well-known Orcan product line. The new BT5 engine has five ports and comes with a combustion chamber for turbo plugs. Optimized combustion and reduced fuel consumption, as well as an easy handling and a solid idle, are the best characteristics of the Orcan BT5 engine. Exclusively produced by Novarossi for Orcan/SMI, the motor, including carburetor and turbo plug, is already available and comes supplied with Orcan maintenance oil (30ml) in a handy Orcan multifunction bag.
Byron, more well known for their range of car and aviation fuels, have released their own range of turbo glow plugs, called Ignite. Available in three temperature ratings 5, 6 & 7, they are an ideal choice for .12 – .28 nitro engines.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Shown to us in Houston earlier this month, Italian company Gi-Mar have released their new entry level buggy engine, the .21 Raptor. While this is the entry level for Gi-Mar it is not a budget engine, featuring a hard coated and lightened crankshaft as well as additional dremel work to the internals of the case, this is a great performer at a reasonable price.
View more images of the engine here
Having shown the first image of the new competition CRF 5-port engine only yesterday, Team Orion have released the full features and spec list of this latest addition to their line of CRF competition engines. The motor features a CRF crankshaft with angled gas channel and external slots as well as a high-performance ABC liner and two needle carburetor with aluminium body for improved throttle response characteristics and increased fuel economy. Team Orion have also released details of another new engine, the Alpha Discovery 3.5cc 5-port Low Budget competition engine. With all the great features of a competition engine combined with a low budget price, this turbo plugged motor offers good power and mileage and features a CNC machined lightweight piston and bi-steel competition ball bearings.
View the full feature list of both engines here
