Coming from Samix is their new 500ml nitro fuel bottle. The bottle itself is made from soft plastics and it utilises a CNC-machined aluminium screw-on cover for a perfect fit. The curved bottle neck is available in black or gun metal anodising and a air-tight rubber cap prevents spillage.
World Champion Products have introduced their new Victosport VSR03 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. Compared to the VSR02 the VSR03 has a different crankshaft timing, closing 5 degree earlier, which improves low end torque and also fuel efficiency. Also some extra work was carried out on the inlet of the crankshaft to create less turbulences while on the sleeve, the shape of the exhaust ports has been changed to make maximum use of the updated crankshaft timing. The engine is available now.
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Coming from FX is their new K501R 5-port Racer Edition off-road engine. The power plant is designed for high-competition racing and features a silicone-filled crankshaft, Japanese-made premium front and German-made rear bearing and it made in at at FX in Slovakia. All parts are individually measured and inspected, and dimensions of all parts are recorded to ensure a full manufacturing and assembly record of every single part. Each engine includes a manufacturing certificate that records all the important serial numbers and measurements so that, at any time, all details of the production – including material batch, machine programs, responsible craft persons and production dates – can be traced back to their roots.
Reds Racing have announced that their WR7 Diamond 3.5cc buggy engine is now available in two different variants, as LTD standard and new HE High Efficiency LTD edition. The WR7 LTD offers the classic high-power 7-ports powered band while the HE High Efficiency variant utilises a low fuel consumption system and smooth power band for improved drivability. In addition both engines come with the improved HCX carburettor that sports a redesigned low speed needle and a new 7075 aluminium fuel intake for improved tuning stability in extreme temperatures.
Nemo Racing have announced the soon release of the new Bullitt B-222 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The club-level engine features comes with a 21J3-I carburettor for easy tune characteristics while the standard-height aluminium cooling head ensures steady power even under harsh conditions. The dependable, low-maintenance engine offers upgrade capability for competing at the highest levels with option parts being available for updating the outer and inner heads, crankcase, crankshaft and more. The power plant will become available by mid to end of November.
Coming from SMJ is the Kabuto R21 Model ’18 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant is based off of the O.S. Speed R2103 and it received a new liner, crankshaft and steel main bearing for improved low to mid range torque. The DLC-coated and tuned crankshaft features Tungsten weight balancing and the overall design ensures low fuel consumption even in the high-grip conditions the engine was developed for. The engine is available pre-broken-in to have faster access to its full potential.
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Picco have introduced their new V1 Team Robert Batlle Edition .21 nitro off-road engine. Born to commemorate the victory of the 2017 EFRA 1/8th Buggy European Championship, the engine sports advanced features such as a DLC-treated crankshaft, and a rear ceramic bearing. The low centre of gravity cooling head features a different colour scheme and is a tribute to European Champion Robert Batlle, while the 5-port cylinder sports an updated exhaust timing to achieve more response in the low to mid RPM range. The engine package is rounded out by a 2099 performance exhaust kit that features a front pressure nozzle in order to optimise fuel consumption and tuning.
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Capricorn introduce the new ONE restrictor set. Provided in three different heights but all with 9mm diameter, the restrictors have been designed to be used on all Novarossi and OS on-road engines to fine tune the response of your engine. The shorter restrictor is meant to improve the bottom end power, while the longer one increases the top speed, all three giving different feelings to the user.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
