December 31, 2009

Capricorn RC Hard Tuned engines

Capricorn RC Hard Tuned engines

Capricorn RC have announced their new Hard Tuned engine treatment which they have applied to Novarossi, Sirio, O.S. and Picco motors. All engines are hand tuned to maximize performance and give the end user a top level engine. Internally the engines feature a hand worked crankcase to reduce the mixture turbulence flowing into the combustion chamber, while the liner has also been polished and hand worked. The crankshaft has been worked and balanced to increase high end rpm and a better bottom rise and polished manually to give better mixture flow.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]


December 30, 2009

Picco P3-R Evo Turbo buggy engine

Picco P3-R Evo Turbo engine

Picco Micromotori in Italy have released this new competitively priced 3.5cc competition buggy engine, the P3-R Evo Turbo. This .21cc motor sports a 14mm crankshaft, hard chrome liner and CNC machined billet piston. In addition a ‘knife edge’ aerodynamic connecting rod, Swiss ball bearings and a composite slide carburettor, supplied with a 6mm and 7mm venturi, complete the package. Available now.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]


December 25, 2009

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

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]


December 18, 2009

Dynamite Platinum Pro temp gun

Dynamite Platinum Pro temp gun

Dynamite have introduced their new platinum pro temp gun w/laser sight. Featuring a temperature range of -76F to 932F (-60 to 500C), this easy to hold temp gun has an accuracy of +/- 2% of reading with 1/10 degree resolution. The bright built-in laser allows for easy aiming while the amber backlit LCD display shows the temperature clearly.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]


December 16, 2009

Dynamite Ready-Start DM Starter box

Dynamite Ready-Start DM Starter box

Dynamite’s new Ready-Start DM Starter box provides an easy and affordable method of starting most popular nitro vehicles. Powered by dual 775 motors its strong enough to start even the most stubborn nitro engines and comes with adjustable chassis brackets and a high-impact rubber starting wheel that offers long life and a high-grip surface. Powered by 2 sub C 6-cell packs or a 12V gel cell it keeps itself cool by utilizing built-in cooling fans that are attached to each motor.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]


December 15, 2009

HPI Power fuel for RTRs

HPI Power fuel for RTRs

HPI’s new Power Fuel was developed especially for modern RTR nitro engines, the company choosing to work with the manufacturers of the popular OptiFuel line of fuels, Europe’s most popular brand of helicopter fuel used by serious competitors and uses the same high quality Klotz synthetic oils as OptiFuel Optimix-Race blends. Available in 25%, 20% and 16% it makes starting and tuning nitros engines easy because its specific blend is more tolerant of incorrect settings and of temperature and humidity changes. The consistent burning provides a steady smoke trail allowing car and buggy owners to easily see the effects of engine tuning. Sold in 5L, 2.5L and 1L drums.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]


December 14, 2009

Mugen MBX-6/6T Aluminium clutch shoes

Mugen MBX-6/6T Aluminium clutch shoes

New from Mugen Seiki for the MBX-6 and 6T come these new clutch shoes. Made from high grade aluminium, they are very hard and more durable than the standard kit versions offering the driver a smoother power delivery and because they are made from an alloy it is almost impossible to lose them due to wear or breakage.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]


December 14, 2009

Reckward Tuning Speed7 Buggy Edition

Reckward Tuning Speed7 Buggy Edition

Reckward Tuning have introduced their new special racing engine, the Speed7 Buggy Edition, just in time for the Christmas season. Made by RB Products it is suitable for the 1/8th nitro buggy or truggy class and is based on the very solid WS7 engine. Sold in a limited edition of 140 pieces only this low cost (€189) motor is available now.

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