Modelix Racing have introduced the Ultimate Racing throttle return spring for .12 to .21 nitro engines. Attached to the carburettor throttle linkage ball the spring will ensure the carb is closed in the event of a lost or broken linkage or during electronic failures, sending the engine to idle and thus saving the vehicle from becoming uncontrollable. The spring is usable with on-road and off-road engines alike.
AMain have introduced the new ProTek R/C 321B Samurai V2 off-load 3-port competition buggy engine. It features a short-stroke design, turbo head, rear ceramic bearing and easy-to-tune LRT carburettor. The V2 has been updated to provide better fuel mileage and smoother acceleration with the power plant benefiting from a new, efficient composite carburettor that when race-tuned will yield fuel mileage up to 14 minutes per tank of fuel. The new carburettor also helps smooth out throttle response for more precise control. The Japanese-made, limited production run engine is available now.
Maxima have released first teaser images of their forthcoming B2X .21 nitro off-road engine. No detailed information are available yet but it is understood that the engine is based on the O.S. Speed B2102 and therefore you can expect a square stroke engine with low-profile cooling head, DLC-coated crankshaft, 3-needle carburettor and more. We bring you more information on the power plant as soon as they surface.
Source: Maxima [facebook.com]
Ahead of the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show Japanese company O.S. Engines have released first informations the new MAX-12TG Ver.III Plus Racer Pack and two MAX-21XR-B Ver.2 based engine packs. Starting with the 1/10th scale on-road engine, the MAX-12TG Ver.III Plus Racer Pack includes the previously limited edition .12 engine and also the M1007SC manifold and T-1080SC exhaust pipe with the two making for increased low-RPM torque and power. It is understood that the engine set also includes standard and turbo combustion camber inserts.
Coming from LRP is the all-new ZZ.21C Ceramic Square Stroke 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. Follow-up model of the popular ZZ.21C Ceramic Long Stroke, the engine is of a square stroke design for linear throttle feel yet high low end torque and exceptional mileage. The precision-balanced 14mm crankshaft sports a DLC coating for improved durability while a silicone insert optimises mixture flow. Other features include a rear ceramic bearings, a lightweight piston and rod for higher RPM and increased performance while specially shaped carburettor needles make for a smoother throttle response and longer run times. The package is rounded out by a new low-profile cooling head and a set of 6.0mm and 6.5mm venturi inserts.
FX Engines have announced the soon release of their new B301 nitro engine. No information about the power plant, that is believed to be a 3-port off-road engine, are available yet but all details on specifications and features should surface in time for the release.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
SWorkz Europe have introduced the new SPower S7 Evo II Tuned 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The 3-port power plant offers improved fuel consumption and thus increased mileage with optimised power delivery. The engine utilises a black-coated crankcase, a balanced a DLC-coated crankshaft, it features a high-quality ceramic main bearing and a 3-needle carburettor. The S7 Evo II is available now.
Italian company Reds Racing have introduced their new WR7 Diamond 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. Based off of the popular R7 World Edition engine, the new power plant is of a high-torque design and it features a DLC-coated crankshaft and backplate for reduced internal friction and improved durability while utilising a redesigned crankcase, cooling head and combustion camber insert to further improve performance and durability. Of a high-power 7-port design the power plant features an exhaust port with boosters to improve mileage and to provide a smooth yet powerful power delivery. Part of the engine package are also the renown HCX carburettor with Gen 2 venturi insert, anew lightweight and low centre of gravity cooling head and each engine comes with a hand-tuned, silicone-filled, balanced and tuned crankshaft, a work that is carried out by Reds’ own M. Rossi. The engine is available separately, pre-broken-in by M. Rossi, as Elliott Boots Race Ready edition, including the Reds 2143+S exhaust or as all-out combo package including the 2143+S exhaust and Reds’s own Quattro clutch.
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