The Boss Z7 7-port on-road engine is hand-tuned and assembled by Nds-Tech and features a coated crankcase, hand-tuned ABC liner and specially treated backplate to increase the overall performance of this 3.5cc on-road engine. Other features of the Z7 include a crankshaft with silicone insert and two Swiss-made ball bearings with the rear one being a ceramic type.
Source: Boss Engines [boss-engines.com]
RB have developed this very smart tool for .12, .21 and .28 engine main bearings. It fits engines with a diameter of 11.5, 11.9, 12, 13, 14, 14.2 & 14.5mm and makes removing the rear bearing very easy whatever the size and the brand. It comes in a plastic box with an instruction manual. There is also a version of the tool available separately for 14 & 14.2mm bearings, which are the most used engines on the market.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Bliss RC have produced this one-piece engine mount for the Mugen MTX5. It’s made 7075 aluminium and improves the stability of the engine for improved performance as well as stiffen the chassis.
Source: Bliss RC [blissrc.com]
Italian company Sirio have released their latest tuned .21 onroad engine called the Seven. This top of the line competition motor features a hand tuned 7 port ABC liner, hand tuned balanced crankshaft with silicon inserts and a Swiss made ceramic main bearing. Available now.
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Novarossi have introduced their new 9886 polished exhaust pipe. The EFRA homologated 2-chamber pipe is suitable for both on and offroad and this super strong version has been made with thicker aluminium for extra strength in the event of an impact.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]
Reds Racing have designed and developed a completely new pipe for offroad engines, the EFRA homologated 2099. The pipe is designed to optimize fuel consumption, provide easy handling characteristics and increase low RPM torque. This new Reds 2099 is matched with S or XS manifolds.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
Alpha Plus and Ryan Lutz have teamed together to produce ‘The Lutz Edition’ Alpha Plus Engine. Based off the popular A852 model from Alpha Plus, the Lutz Edition has a few performance and cosmetic tweaks that give it a one of a kind look and feel. It starts at the top with the in-your-face hot pink signature cooling head sure to make you and your race vehicle stand out at the track. Drivers know that to race pink you have to be fast and that’s what this engine will ensure. The engine head itself is 2 fins lower than current Alpha Plus Models, providing 2 fins that wrap around the top of the crankcase to provide better cooling, while also boasting a lower Center of Gravity.
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T-Work’s have introduced this glow plug holder featuring a compact circular design. Able to hold more plugs than any other glow plug holder of the same size, its uses plastic inserts with o-ring means you will no longer need to worry about leaky fuel guns or dirty tools and tires contaminating your spare glow plugs in your Pit Bag or Tool Box. This convenient caddy comes in 4 anodized colors, red, black, orange & Tamiya blue and will each hold 6 turbo or standard glow plugs.
Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]
