February 22, 2008

Picco P7-R Evo3 Buggy motor

Picco P7-R EVO 3 Buggy motor

Seen on the Picco stand in Nuremberg, the Italian engine manufacturer has released details about their new buggy motor, the P7.0R Evo3. Developed especially for off road racing, the porting of the hard chrome and brass liner has been designed to offer a very smooth power brand. This 5 port motor is equipped with Swiss quality ball bearings throughout, a 14mm Crankshaft and a CNC Machined piston.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]


February 21, 2008

RB release C6BB & WS7 Turbo L2G

RB release C6BB & WS7 Turbo L2G

As seen at the toy fair a few weeks ago, RB Product in France have now officially released their new C6BB and WS7 Turbo L2G buggy motors. The C6BB has a wide rpm range, a fast and smooth acceleration giving complete satisfaction to the international racers who have used this engine said to be the best compromise found in off-road racing. The WS7T L2G has a new re-enforced crankcase, and has also been re-looked at the baseline for better stability and strength. Like the C6BB it has the L2G low profile head which increases cooling efficiency and comes with a new turbo combustion chamber. This new engine has a lot of exclusive features including the special RB Concept coating, new off road carburettor as well as a new backplate with improved gas flow and improved o-ring positioning.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]


February 19, 2008

Team Orion CRF Lightweight Flywheel

Team Orion CRF Lightweight Flywheel

Team Orion recently released the CRF lightweight flywheel, which has been precision machined on the engine side to allow for quicker acceleration to out perform the competition. In it’s first official outing it was used by Joel Johnson to power the multi time World Champion to victory in the 2007 On-Road Nationals.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]


February 14, 2008

Nitrotane Racing Fuel

Nitrotane Racing Fuel

We first wrote about Nitrotane fuel over a year ago and today Team Losi have announced that they have started selling this model car fuel in gallon cans, and in a boxes of 4. Developed and tested with expert guidance from VP Racing Fuels, the premier nitro methane manufacturer for top fuel and funny car drag racing, Nitrotane and Nitrotane Race Formula is said to offer unmatched power and internal engine protection. The premium ingredients in Nitrotane Race Formula offer a lower acidity level than most other nitro fuels on the market, ensuring that your engine will be fully protected against internal corrosion. Available in 20% and 30% nitro levels it is sold in normal and race blends.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


February 4, 2008

Sirio 2008 Engine line-up

Sirio 2008 Engine line-up

On Saturday we showed you the first pictures of the new Sirio BK Evo4 STI, spotted while track testing in Italy. Sirio have been in contact since and were kind enough to supply us with the first pictures of their .21 range of engines for 2008. As well as the green headed BK Evo4 STI (above), the new line includes other buggy motors such as the CL7 B, the CL7 B STI and the magnesium headed version of the BK Evo4. For circuit racers there are 2 motors to choose from, the RR STI and the CL7 R STI. Later this week we hope to bring you more information about the new Sirio engine line, as well as internal pictures of the motors, taken at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany.

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February 2, 2008

Sirio BK Evo4 STI – Spy Shots

Sirio BK Evo4 STI - Spy Shots

Spotted this week on a new track near Milan, Italy was buggy driver Marco Grandesso and Mr. Rossi from Sirio, who were testing the company’s new buggy engine, the BK Evo4 STI. According to our source the new motor looked great on the track with super performance and amazing fuel consumption, this motor was getting 9 and a half minutes on a tank. Red RC will bring more news about Sirio’s complete engine new line up on Monday, until then you can view more pictures of the new BK Evo4 STI.

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February 1, 2008

GRP Engines Tooling system

GRP Engines Tooling system

GRP have released a new engine tooling line to ease all those routine operations that are essential for proper maintenance of any engine. All tools in the kit, which include a flywheel puller, bearing remover and a tool for removing the liner are made from steel and then treated and trued to guarantee maximum precision and durability. The use of these tools mean that all operations can be carried out with maximum simplicity and precision.

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January 29, 2008

GRP Engines FLS Exhaust Line

GRP FLS Exhaust Line

With GRP entering the engine market with their own brand of motor, the company that has the patent on the race proven ‘Fast Link System‘ have announced the upcoming release of its new line of exhaust systems and manifolds. The new exhausts meet the most recent EFRA regulations and have been made from a new special raw material that increases the resistance to crushing in the event of an impact, is 5% lighter than the previous material and by helping to boost the pipes resonance, it also increases engine performance. The stinger has also received attention and has been machined using a special 3D CNC machining technique, which guarantees an increase in resistance to any deformation. Available currently for .21 circuit, .21 buggy and .28 truggy motors, there is also 3 lengths of circuit manifolds to choose from.

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