Coming soon from Ielasi Tuned are the EFRA 2135 .21 off-road and EFRA 2669 .12 on-road exhaust sets. The Hipex-made tuned pipes offer a polished surface, etched Ielasi Tuned logos and they come including suitable manifolds for best possible performance.
Multiple World Championship finalist, Silvio Hächler, is entering the 1/8th nitro on-road market with his own brand and the new O.S. based R21 Hasi Tuned 3.5cc engine. Made to the exact same specifications Silvio utilised in China last November where he TQ’d the SIGP race, the engine is based on the latest O.S. R21 Euro Spec variant and it is available only as combo set including the M2001SC manifold and T-2080SC exhaust pipe. The engine is professionally tuned, offering a differently timed crankshaft, modified case and sleeve. The specifications aim to increase end speed on large tracks, giving extra power over the whole RPM range. The easily recognisable engines come with a modified cooling head and they are pre-run-in in order to offer uncompromised performance on the track. The engine is available world-wide here and in Switzerland it can be ordered directly by contacting Silvio.
FVSS have announced the release of their Novarossi-based Meteora .21 nitro on-road engine. The latest creation of their team, the engine is based on a Novarossi extra long stroke engine and it is completely hand-tuned, to find a perfect balance between performance and fuel consumption. The engine uses high-quality components such as steel or optional ceramic bearings, as well as the newest piston and sleeve combo with the R4 ’18 conrod. The engine is available tuned for the use with 16 percent or 25 percent nitro fuel and also as pre-run-in version.
Source: FVSS [fvssshop.it]
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Dynamite 12VDC nitro engine heater for .19 to .32 engines. The device will properly pre-heat the engine to 60°C to 70˚C in approximately ten minutes based on ambient temperatures. It helps to relieve the stress on the crank, connecting rod, piston and sleeve during warm-up. It will also help provide a smooth engine start, with reduced stress on the starter box. Fuel consumption will be reduced, as pilots do not have to spend time and fuel warming up and adjusting the engine. Additionally, a pre-heater glow-plug will increase the life of the plug. It is also perfect for break-in, as it reduces the pinch on a new engine.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Coming from Ielasi Tuned are new nitro engines in the form of the Hummer7T WC off-road and Raptor.12WC on-road engine. Starting with the 3.5cc off-road engine, the power plant was successfully campaigned by Portugal’s Joao Figueiredo at the recent IFMAR Nitro Buggy World Championships in Perth, Western Australia. In addition to revised look, some internal updates lead to a lower fuel consumption compared to the previous version.
Gruber Racing’s Scorpion Champions fuel is a specially formulated high-performance fuel for nitro on-road engines. Developed by Germany’s Toni Gruber in cooperation with the Italian Pepe Group, the fuel uses only highest quality castor and synthetic oils, methanol and nitromethane to extract maximum engine performance without sacrificing durability. The 16 percent nitro fuel comes in 5L cans.
Source: Gruber Racing [gruber-racing.de]
With quick and precise refuelling key to success in nitro racing, World Champions Infinity have released a high speed fuel stick to assist mechanics with making ultra quick fuel stops for their drivers. The wide cylinder body offers a strong grip during refuelling with the fuel released by the operation of a carbon trigger. The fuel stick features a guard to prevent accidental operation.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Available from Toni Gruber’s Scorpion brand are competition-grade after run and air filter oils. Both were developed in cooperation with the Pepe Group with the after run oil ensuring maximised engine life as it keeps the engine internals in best possible shape when the engine is not in use for a longer time, for example over the winter season. The chemical neutralises corrosive residue, preventing harming rust build-up. As for the air filter oil, the sticky sauce prevents dust from entering the engine, ensuring prolonged engine life while ensuring best possible airflow at the same time. Both oils are available in 50ml bottles.
