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January 21, 2020

Maxima Mx GT1R Twin Spark dual glow plug engine

During last week’s 2020 IFMAR GT8 World Championship Maxima Mx introduced their forthcoming new GT1R Twin Spark engine that uses a unique dual glow plug setup. The prototype engines were run using a conventional and also a low-profile cooling head and other than the two images you can see here, no other information has become available so far. More details, an explanation of the advantages and whether this will also be an upgrade to existing engine are expected to surface shortly.

View the low-prpofile cooling head engine here

January 15, 2020

Ielasi Tuned Raptor.12 Evo nitro engine

Coming from Ielasi Tuned is their new Raptor.12 Evo nitro on-road engine. Designed for 1/10th scale 200mm touring cars the power plant is the evolution of the Raptor.12 WC and features a new low centre of gravity cooling head that is of an updated shape for an overall lower CG and thus less chassis roll in corners which results in a more planted ride especially in high-grip track conditions. Furthermore timing has been optimised to improve the engine’s performance over the whole RPM band and it comes with a hand-tuned DLC coated crankshaft and a ceramic main bearing.

View another image here

January 13, 2020

Ielasi Tuned EFRA 2108 off-road pipe

Ielasi Tuned have introduced their new EFRA 2108 exhaust set for 1/8th off-road engines. The pipe was thoroughly tested by Ielasi Tuned’s Joao Figueiredo over several months and it is the ideal addition to Ielasi Tuned’s range of off-road engines, especially the Hummer Evo, as well as other Novarossi-based power plants. The exhaust system includes the EFRA 2108 exhaust and a universal manifold and it is already available.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

January 9, 2020

Alpha Plus fuel efficient carburettor

Alpha Plus have introduced their new fuel efficient carburettor for many of their competition engines. Newly developed with extended runtime and even smoother throttle control in mind, the 7.5mm bore carburettor will improve the mileage of engines such as the Dragon III, IV, GT, and GT-R as a direct replacement for the original part. Also new is a specially designed crankcase backplate that will make for a more efficient mixture flow within the engine, further optimising its efficiency and performance. The backplate fits the Dragon III, IV, GT, and GT-R engines.

View the engine backplate here

December 20, 2019

Ultimate Racing M3X V2.0 Ceramic .21 engine

Modelix Racing have announced the release of the new Ultimate Racing M3X V2.0 Ceramic 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. Manufactured by O.S. Engines and based on their square stroke Speed B21 Ty Tessmann II edition power plant, the UR M3X V2.0 Ceramic was designed to offer maximum power, performance and tuneability with the engine offering a smooth and linear power supply from low to high RPM. The carburettor, crankcase and crankshaft have been developed to improve fuel consumption while the ceramic main bearings further enhances the engine’s overall performance. M3X V2.0 Ceramic utilises the 21 J3 carburettor, it comes with a modified backplate for improved gas flow and a B2101 crankshaft for increased power at low RPM. The setup of the 3-port engine is rounded out by a 6.5mm venturi insert and a specially designed, lightweight cooling head.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

December 17, 2019

T-Works glow plug magnifier tool

Coming from T-Works is their new glow plug magnifier tool that allows to check the condition of glow plugs more easily. The tool offers up to 50-times magnification and includes a light, which makes inspection of the glow plug’s inner coil condition a lot easier. The magnifier comes in a carbon fibre design carrying case and it is available now.

See a magnified glow plug coil here

December 16, 2019

Mx B4R Euro Edition .21 nitro off-road engine

Coming soon from Maxima is the Mx B4R Euro Edition .21 nitro off-road engine. No official information on the engine’s specifications is available yet but the cooling head will be decorated with famous European symbols and the engine itself will be hand-modified to ensure best possible performance. We bring you full information on the new power plant as they become available.

Source: Maxima Mx Europe [facebook.com]

December 13, 2019

Hasi Tuned rear engine backplate & pressure chamber

Coming from Hasi Tuned is a new rear engine backplate for O.S. based .21 engines as well as a pressure chamber set. Starting with the backplate, the part offers reduced friction while improving mixture flow inside the engine thanks to a unique shape, resulting in improved torque in the bottom to mid RPM range. The backplate comes in a natural silver colour with engraved Hasi Tuned logo. Also new is a pressure chamber set machined from aluminium and sporting a black surface coating and a laser-etched logo. The pressure chamber will be fitted into the pressure line between the exhaust and the fuel tank cap, improving overall performance and idling of nitro engines.

View the pressure camber here