Serpent have released the updated version of their ZX21 DSII, the DSII+. Featuring and updated combustion chamber and piston, the new motor allows more consistent tuning as well better reving thanks to the smaller contact between the piston and the liner. The engine has the same part number as the previous DSII and is available now.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Murnan Modified Motors have released their latest beast, the hand modified Team Orion Wasp 12 CRF. Famous for hand tuning motors, Uriah Murnan has gotten his hands on this already very quick motor and did some great work to it. The engine now has more torque, more power, and much crisper throttle response, while maintaining very good fuel consumption. The crankshaft has also been lightened and reshaped to maximize power and efficiency.
You can view more pictures of the engine here… content
Lamberto Collari has released a new buggy motor under his MLC product line. Made by Novarossi, his current engine sponsor, the 7 times World Champion has then done some hand work to the engine, given it his distinctive orange anodised head and then added a huge price tag to it.
You can check out the specs and view more pics of the motor here.
Source: MLC [mlcollari.com] via Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]
Spire Model Distribution in the UK have produced their own starter box for off road cars and those with in line motors. Featuring the usual twin motors and belt driven starter wheel, this starter box is different in that it use 775 motors in place of the usual 540 versions thus giving 50% more torque and enabling you to turn over your brand new engine in even the coldest conditions. Available in February.
Source: SMD [s-m-d.co.uk]
Truggymania.com have lots of close up photos of the new .28 truggy motor from Boss engines. Called the M28, it is exactly what you would expect from GRP and Mario Rossi but just a bigger capacity. You can check out the full picture set here.
Source: Truggy Mania [truggymania.com] via Neo-Buggy [neo-buggy.net]
We wrote yesterday about the C6 circuit engine combo pack, well today RB Products have released this new ceramic main bearing (14.2 x 25.3mm) for the C6 range that includes both the circuit and buggy version of that engine as well as the Speedline Xenon motor. Benefits of this bearing include quicker acceleration and longer life thanks to a lighter weight and higher strengh of the ceramic balls and of course increased durability.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
Our friend Philip over at Neo Buggy has once again got some scoopage, this time with this picture set from the new Novarossi 21-5K buggy motor. The successor to the massively popular Plus 21-5 engine, the main differences with the 5K are a P5 sleeve and an updated crankcase all meant to produce more power and overall better performance.
Check out the other internal pics here.
UPDATE: Novarossi have now the full information on this engine up on their site here.
Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]
RB Products have announced the release of this C6 combo pack for 1/8th circuit racers who want to compete at the highest level. Each combo pack comes with the Rody Roem tuned .21 circuit engine, the C6, as well as the 01006-RC exhaust pipe and conical manifold which is the most suitable exhaust combination to get the best from the engine. This set comes packaged in a presentation box and is available now.
Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]
