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June 14, 2017

SMJ Kabuto tuned buggy & on-road exhaust sets

Speedmaster Japan have introduced two new exhaust sets for 1/8th off-road and on-road applications in the form of the SMJ Kabuto tuned silencer sets. Starting with the off-road specific exhaust, the silencer is based on the T2060 SC pipe and it was designed to match perfectly with the Kabuto XB2 engine. It is usable for buggy and truggy racing and comes including manifold, gaskets and mounting springs. Also new is an on-road specific set based off of the T2080 SC exhaust. It will match the Kabuto R21 engine and just like the off-road set contains a suitable manifold, gaskets and springs. Both sets are EFRA homologated and they will hit stores soon.

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June 1, 2017

Reds Racing introduce new exhaust manifolds

Italian company Reds Racing have introduced new exhaust manifolds for .21 rear exhaust outlet engines. The new design connects the manifold to the engine with a much better fit. The end result improves the strength and durability of the spring retainers. The new design also provides improved cooling in the exhaust area to guarantee longer life for the gasket, equalling lower maintenance costs. The manifold is available in three sizes; the medium variant is recommended for short tracks where more bottom torque is required, but top speed will be lower. The second is the short manifold that is recommended for medium or standard-size tracks. It is a good compromise between torque and top speed. Last but not least comes the XS extra short variant that is recommended for tracks with long main straights and to achieve the highest top speed but lower bottom torque.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

May 24, 2017

RC Concept MC3X & MC5X nitro off-road engines

RC Concept have introduced their new 3-port MC3X and 5-port MC5X nitro off-road engines. Both power plants utilise the new 2017 X-Line carburettor with a double bottom-end adjustment and DLC-coated crankshafts. The carburettor will improve idling, give a smooth power band as well as increased top end power while the DLC-coated crankshaft will last up to 3-times longer with also increased conrod life. Other features include high-quality ceramic rear bearings, Swiss-made front bearings as well as updated cooling heads.

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May 23, 2017

Ielasi Tuned 7T Hummer 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

Ielasi Tuned have introduced their new ITD 7T Hummer 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The power plant features a new cooling head, ceramic rear and high-quality steel front bearings as well as a Factory Tuned 14.5mm crankshaft to further improve power output and drivability. The pre-run in engines come with a 9mm composite carburettor and a 6mm venturi insert, and each one is modified by hand and built from selected and matched parts to ensure factory team performance right out of the box. The engine will become available by end of May.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

May 23, 2017

Novarossi R4-17 nitro engine conrod

Coming from Novarossi and made for the company’s 1/8th on-road engines is the new R4-17 conrod. The part was developed for Novarossi’s high-performance engine line such as the Mito35WC and using a new material greatly improves overall durability with the conrod life being nearly doubled compared to the standard R4 while maintaining a low weight and high performance.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

May 17, 2017

Reds Racing M7 WCS Diamond Edition on-road engine

Italian company Reds Racing have introduced their new M7 WCS Diamond Edition 1/8th nitro on-road engine. The 7-port extra long stroke engine is based on the M7 WCS 3.0 power plant and it features a new DLC-coated crankshaft, a new carburettor, a new cooling head and Reds Racing’s anti-dirt sealing system. The DLC-coated crankshaft and backplate will make for improved engine durability while the on-road specific carburettor provides greater idling stability, more precise tuning and improved power delivery. Furthermore the engine comes with a brand new cooling head which features an new design for improved airflow, resulting in increased cooling and a lower centre of gravity. The new cooling head is also lighter than the standard ones. Finally the cooling head’s anti-dirt sealing system keeps the engine clean in a critical area between the cooling head and crankcase. The redesigned crankcase also provides easier maintenance and a cleaner engine for longer life.

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May 11, 2017

Team Orion CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition off-road engine

Available now from Team Orion is the World Championship winning CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition nitro off-road engine. The second engine David Ronnefalk used to win the 2016 IFMAR World Championship with, the 7-port variant is a replica of the World Spec engine and it was developed throughout the 2016 season in cooperation with Team Orion’s U.S. team to offer a power plant that delivers both power and maximum control. The engine uses the new World Championship winning V3 platform with a completely redesigned crankcase which is stronger and uses a different internal volume. The 7-port sleeve features a new timing and exhaust port shape to deliver extremely high RPM. The dual tungsten-balanced crankshaft revolves in high-quality Swiss ball bearings and the updated carburettor allows for optimised mixture tuning and perfect drivability. In addition to the engine, the CRF EFR 2149 exhaust set is available which is based on the 2-times World Championship winning 2058 pipe. It is keeping the same bottom-end feeling and crispy sound but offers better fuel efficiency and cleaner response in the mid-RPM range.

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May 11, 2017

Ninja JX21-B04 off-road buggy engine

Coming soon from Mugen Seiki is the new Ninja JX21-B04 off-road buggy engine. The power plant includes a new fuel efficient carburettor with 6.5mm aluminium reducer with the carb providing smoother, easy to drive power and increased fuel efficiency. Furthermore the B04 comes with a tungsten weighted crankshaft with DLC coating and the lightweight cooling head provides exceptional cooling and stable operating temperatures.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]