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March 19, 2015

RB CXR SLS9 V2 nitro on-road engines

Following the introduction of their 2015 nitro off-road engine range French company RB now have information on two new on-road engines available. The super long stroke CXR SLS9 V2 is available in a standard and a special Ielasi Tuned version for even higher performance. Based on the 2014 range the V2 offers a 9-port design with two by-passes, the Multi Exhaust System and two additional lubrication wholes and the engines make use of a lightened and silicone paste filled 14.5mm crankshaft with 3-weight balancing. The rear bearing is a 14.5mm ceramic race while the front 8-ball type is a standard affair. The new low centre of gravity lightweight cooling head offers 10 degree angled cooling fins for improved heat dissipation and the double adjustment carburettor comes with 9mm and 8.5mm restrictors. While looking the same from the outside – despite the Ielasi Tuned engraving on the cooling head– the powered-up version of the CXR SLS9 V2 features subtle modifications to the liner and crankshaft, made by the Italian frontrunner to extract the maximum performance from the engine.

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March 17, 2015

Orcan introduce the Push Box

New from Orcan comes the Push Box, a specially designed part to improve engine performance and mileage. Used in prototype form by Alexander Hagberg to win the 2014 IFMAR 200mm Worlds the Push Box is made to become looped in the pressure line between the exhaust and the fuel tank and it makes for a more reliable and constant engine performance especially right after refuelling when running with high fuel levels as it prevents the engine from running too rich.

Source: Orcan [orcan.de]

March 16, 2015

Updated Novarossi 1/10th INS-Box

Novarossi have an updated INS-Box for 1/10th nitro on-road cars available. At 50x34mm the box offers a more compact design for improved aerodynamics while a new shape reduces the intake noise as much as possible without affecting performance. The box is available in black and it fits most .12 nitro engines.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

March 13, 2015

RB BXR LS5 V2 long stroke buggy engine

Following the introduction of the BXR LS5 Plus and the BXR SLS5 V2 French company RB now announce the next off-road related engine with long stroke technology, the BXR LS5 V2. The 5-port MES technology engine features a 14.5mm crankshaft, steel ball bearings and a redesigned carburettor with double adjustment and extra spraybar as it is used on all 2015 engines RB introduced to far. Also new is a low centre of gravity cooling head that still allows for exceptional cooling performance and the engine is designed for the use on tracks that need a good amount of power while keeping mileage in mind.

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March 10, 2015

RB BXR SLS5 V2 nitro off-road engine

Following the introduction of the BXR LS5 Plus the French company RB now announce the BXR SLS5 V2 engine. The V2 version of the super long stroke 5-port engine features a redesigned sleeve with updated intake ports timing and lateral intake ports orientation for increased torque and improved overall power. The engine also comes with a redesigned carburettor with double adjustment and an extra sprayer for make for better idling and easier adjustment. The package is rounded out by a new low centre of gravity engine head that still allows for very good cooling and the SLS5 V2 is best used on slippery or bumpy tracks where smooth acceleration yet a good amount of torque is needed.

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March 8, 2015

RB announce 2015 nitro engine range

French company RB introduce their 2015 line of nitro engines for off-road and on-road applications. The range will include three .21 off-road, two .21 on-road, four .12 on-road and one Rally/GT engine, starting with the BXR LS5 Plus off-road engine. The high-level off-road competition engine uses a long stroke design with 5-port MES technology, a 14.5mm silicone-balanced lightweight crankshaft and a ceramic main bearing. The newly developed carburettor is using double adjustment with an extra spraybar for improved idling and adjustment. The new cooling head is of a low centre of gravity design yet large enough to provide efficient cooling. The BXR LS5 Plus offers a unique combination of power and consumption and the engine is ideal for both tight and open tracks with high grip and a good amount of jumps.

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March 6, 2015

Break-in Dutch develops new engine break-in method

Dutch company develops new engine break-in method

Break-in Dutch have developed what they claim is an effective new way to break-in new nitro engines. Usable with .12 to .21 engines the rotating parts of the engine are submerged in a container filled with heated oil while the crankshaft is rotated by an electric motor. The temperature and RPM is computer controlled and fluctuates in a range of up to 200 degree Celsius and up to 3,000RPM to ensure an effective yet safe breaking-in process. Additional torque vectoring control ensures the engine is broken-in correctly and it can be used on the track straight away.

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March 6, 2015

Bullitt B-220 nitro off-road engine

Bullitt Engines announce the release of their latest motor, the B-220. Following on from the B-218 and B-219, the new B-220 is a further evolution of the concept and takes the performance on to another level. Extensive work throughout 2014 to make improvements in all the key areas has resulted in an engine that gives more run-time and faster lap times. It also offers increased drivability and efficiency, while not sacrificing the raw power. The 21J carburettor is retained, meaning the B-220 is as easy to tune as its predecessors, and good for the sportsman and pro drivers alike.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]