October 2, 2017

Reds Racing WR5 Black Diamond LTD engine

Reds Racing have introduced their new WR5 Black Diamond LTD engine. The Limited Edition engine utilises 5-ports, with special features based on the famous R5T Team Edition engine that has been a staple in the Reds lineup for 6 years. Available in two different models, the WR5 Black Diamond and WR5 Black Diamond HE High Efficiency, the latter version features low fuel consumption and smooth power band for high drivability. Reds have also improved the engine with a Black Diamond DLC Coated crankshaft which can last approximately 3-4 times more than a standard crankshaft thanks to the extreme hardness and low friction of the diamond coating. Even the conrod life is increased by about 50%. Supplied with an improved HCX carburettor featuring a new Flow Improved low speed needle and new 7075 aluminium fuel intake for improved tuning stability in extreme temperatures. Finally, the WR5 comes with a brand new black gloss cooling head which features an innovative design for improved air flow in order to increase the cooling and guarantee a low centre of gravity. The new cooling head is 10% lighter than the previous 5 ports generation.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]


September 29, 2017

OS Speed Max R21, Piston clip pliers & After-run oil

Making their debut this week at the Tokyo Hobby Show, OS Speed have introduced a number of new items to their range. First up is the Max R21 1/8 on-road racing engine aimed at club racers, the spec of which can be found below, to be released in December. Next up a pair of OS Speed piston clip pliers to remove and set in piston clips. The tips of the pliers are curved and the inner side of the tip is grooved to hold a piston clip tightly. Finally there is OS Speed maintenance oil, available in 30ml bottles, an after-run oil to help increase the life of your engine.

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September 7, 2017

O.S Engines 21XR-B Version II 3.5cc buggy engine

Coming from O.S. Engines is the 21XR-B Version II 3.5cc nitro buggy engine. Targeting club-level racing the re-designed long-stroke engine features an easy-to-tune 21J3-I carburettor, a new aluminium cooling head for improved heat dissipation and it is upgradable using various O.S. Speed parts for areas such as the outer and inner heads, crankcase, crankshaft and more.

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September 6, 2017

Kabuto Turbo-style glow plugs

SMJ have introduced new Turbo-style glow plugs in four different heat ratings for off-road and on-road engines. The P3 is an ultra hot off-road glow plug for low ambient temperatures that provides stable idling, making it ideal for all run-in tasks. Next up is the P4 super hot off-road plug for low ambient temperatures while the RP6 hot on-road and RP7 medium on-road plug are made for low temperatures and all-season weather respectively. The Japan-made plugs are available separately.

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September 6, 2017

SMJ Kabuto T12 2.1cc nitro on-road engine

Coming from SMJ is the Kabuto T12 2.1cc nitro on-road engine for 1/10th 200mm nitro touring cars. Based on the O.S. Speed T12 engine the Kabuto variant was fine-tuned to extract even more performance from the power plant while also upping low to mid-range torque. Different from the other Kabuto engines it does not come pre-broken-in but with a newly designed, engraved cooling head. Also available is a suitable, tuned silencer set based on the O.S. Speed T-1070C L52 exhaust that includes the muffler, manifold, silicone gaskets and mounting springs. The engine and exhaust are available separately and also a combo package.

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September 5, 2017

Ultimate Racing M3S nitro off-road engine

Modelix Racing have introduced the new Ultimate Racing M3S nitro off-road engine. The O.S. made long-stroke power plant was developed to combine high torque with extreme power and a low fuel consumption, something that was achieved by using a redesigned carburettor that sports a new high speed needle holder for optimised mixture flow, better idling stability and increased mileage. Furthermore the new carburettor features a new uniball joint with two mounting screws for easier angle adjustment. Also new is an updated crankshaft with silicone filling and tungsten balancing while the DLC coating improves the lifespan of the crankshaft and crankshaft pin. Part of the new package is also a 3-port liner and piston assembly for smooth, linear yet high power supply and the updated CNC-machined and red anodised backplate made of 7075-T6 aluminium for reduced friction. Thanks to its design the backplate is now also easier to remove. The M3S engine is rounded out by high-quality Japanese-made ceramic bearings and 6.0mm and 6.5mm venturi inserts.

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August 21, 2017

FX Engines EFRA 2131 exhaust & S-M chrome manifold

Coming from FX Engines is the EFRA 2131 pipe and S-M manifold combo set. Specially designed and tuned for FX engines, the exhaust and manifold set will excel especially on tracks where more bottom end power is needed. The EFRA-homologated parts come laser engraved for easy identification and they come with a high-quality chrome coating for looks and wear. Included is also all necessary mounting hardware such as springs and silicone gaskets.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]