June 26, 2012

Xceed ZX-12 & ZX-21 DS5 engines

Xceed have introduced their onroad line of engines for 2012. The ZX-12 line features an improved carburetor with nicely anodised green aluminium inserts, new head design and color and updated porting and crankshaft timing for more high end power. The ZX-12 DS5 is available in regular and EM version and both types also in a Powerpack version too, complete with polished inline pipe-set. The EM version has hand selected ABC-sets, aligned conrods, and light shafts with silicone. The ZX-21 line also has the newly styled and colored heads, improved carburetor with nicely anodised green alu inserts. The DS4 was already setting new standards in racing in 2011, and the same quality and performance is carried into 2012 as well, combined with good fuel-consumption. The ZX-21 DS5 is available in regular and EM version and both types in Powerpack version too, complete with polished inline pipe-set. The EM version has hand selected ABC-sets, aligned conrods, an extra 8.5mm alu venturi and light crankshaft with silicone.

View the ZX-21 engines here


June 21, 2012

Sirio XL7 .21 offroad engine

Sirio have released details on their new XL7 .21 engine for the offroad category. The engine features a 5+2 port ABC liner and a new piston alloy to improve performance and durability. The crankshaft sports the ubiquitous silicon insert while an updated crankcase helps to improve cooling. A carburetor with interchangeable venturis, standard steel ball bearings and a lightened cooling head complete the package.

Source: Schepis Model [schepismodel.it]


June 19, 2012

Sonic V.12T Ielasi tuned engine

Sonic have released the ‘Ielasi tuned’ version of their V.12T 2,11ccm engine. Ielasi tuned engines are the top of the line Sonic ‘V’ engines, hand-modified by former World and European Champion Daniele Ielasi. Years of experience and a great passion for nitro racing allow the Sonic factory driver to make a good product even better. The crankshaft has an more aggressive timing for an improved performance while maintaining a very efficient fuel consumption realized by an optimized fuel flow. Special tear-drop work at the sleeve improves the fuel flow, further helping to reduce inner turbulence.

View more details here


June 19, 2012

Much More CTX Starter box Pro

Much More have released their new CTX Starter box Pro. Compatible with most 1/8th scale buggies it features powerful twin 750 type motors which will ensure the dual belt driven starter wheel will be able to turn over even the tightest engine. The starter box can accept all types of batteries including NiCd, NiMh, LiFe & LiPo packs and all are held in place with the included Velcro strap.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]


June 14, 2012

LRP ZZ.12X Team Spec.2 engine

LRP have introduced the ZZ.12X Team Spec.2, their new top of the line onroad competition engine. The highly precise piston and sleeve set with 3+1 ports, the optimised crankshaft, the low-CG engine head and the thermally protected carburetor result in a high-end engine featuring unbelievable power output at low fuel consumption.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]


June 6, 2012

Novarossi .21 buggy Volksmotor

Following the release earlier this year of the Novarossi Volksmotor .21 competition based on road engine, Austrian company Hoeco are happy to introduced the .21 buggy version. This limited release motor will be available from mid June and feature a 4 port liner, square stroke, turbo plug and chromed cylinder, all for only EUR 125.

Source: Hoeco [hoeco.at]


June 4, 2012

VOX V2 Pro .21 engine

VOX engines have introduced their V2 Pro, the next stage of evolution for 1/8 scale On Road nitro cars. A more powerful engine compared to the previous version, there are improvements in acceleration, especially in low and mid range rpm, while Internally there is more precisely manufactured and lightweight components as well as ceramic bearings.

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June 1, 2012

VP Pro turbo glow plugs

VP Pro introduce their new line of glow plugs for nitro engines that make use of turbo type plugs. Available are an ultra hot P3 and a slightly colder P8 type, both of which make use of a high-quality platinum coil to give maximum consistency while the nickel treated body prevents oxidation to increase durability.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]