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August 1, 2011

LRP ZZ.21C Ceramic competition engine

The new LRP ZZ.21C Ceramic has been developed from scratch, profiting from the experience and input from their factory drivers, the result of which is a true rpm monster. Inside there are exclusively selected materials of the highest quality which together with an extremely precise manufacturing process results in a smooth power delivery. The new balanced crankshaft with carbon coating and silicone insert ensures minimum wear and low resistance. The newly designed engine head is extremely flat, flow optimized and lightweight meaning the centre of gravity is significantly lower compared to other competition engines. The end result is a motor with lots of power and super low fuel consumption.

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July 31, 2011

O.S. 21XZ-R Speed & 21XZ-R VII engines

O.S. have introduced two new 21XZ-R engines for 1/8 scale on-road racing with both featuring superb runtime. Engineered for added horsepower and faster lap times, the 21XZ-R Speed performed well at the 1/8 Scale On-Road Worlds in Miami, Florida with Team drivers coming home in 4th and 5th place with production models. The motor features a redesigned crankcase and carb to produce smoother transitions and higher speeds while the 21M slide-valve carb features 4 adjustable control settings, including a low-end metering needle for improved torque and fuel economy. A more-balanced conrod reduces vibration and wear. Equipped with many of the same performance features as the .21XZ-R Speed ABC, the 21XZ-R VII offers explosive acceleration and top-end for race-winning potential at a more economical price. It combines aggressive timing with easy starting so drivers can unleash its race-winning potential right out of the box, while the cylinder liner boasts 7 scavenger ports and three exhaust ports. Both engines are available in early August.

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July 27, 2011

Picco P-SIX 6-port buggy engine

Picco have introduced their new P-SIX engine, the answer to drivers looking for a real good 6 port turbo performance engine at a competitive price. Featuring quality internal parts for a long lasting engine, driveability and fuel economy are optimized for the latest buggy chassis’. Internally designed with low timing so you can fully appreciate the torque as well as the top speed its 6 port configuration offers easy-to-tune characteristics and strong low end power. Supplied with a 14mm ‘turbo’ crankshaft, ‘knife edged’ aerodynamic connecting rod, hard chromed brass lapped 6 port liner, lightened piston CNC machined from high percentage silicone alloy billet, turbo combustion chamber insert, light weight cooling head, 14mm main bearing, front rubber sealed dust protected bearing and the latest special designed buggy composite slide carburetor with 7.0mm venturi insert.

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July 26, 2011

Xceed Fuel gun V2

Xceed have released a new version of their popular fuel gun. It now sports a shorter nozzle and shorter front body, which makes using it easier, faster and more precise. The nozzle is optimized for the most common sizes of fuel-tank openings and the shape is perfect for 1/10 and 1/8 scale use, both on and offroad.

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July 26, 2011

VOX Dieci T1 Pro .12 engine

VOX engines have announced the new VOX Dieci T1 Pro engine. The first .12 On Road from VOX, it has already been successfully tested in racing conditions, winning the Coppa Italia with Ciro Borrelli in late June of this year. This 3 port motor features a machined piston, 12mm turbo crankshaft with silicone insert and lightweight cooling head. The engine sees the VOX range of products grow to include 2 classes .21 and .12 and 2 categories on road and off road.

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July 21, 2011

Capricorn LAB-C01 clutch parts

Capricorn release a new special clutch bell and black clutch shoe for the LAC-C01 on-road chassis. The clutch bell is inspired by Capricorn’s 1/8 scale design and machined form Ergal, giving more bottom end power in combination with the new black clutch shoe. The new material also offers better durability for real long life characteristics.

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July 18, 2011

Arrowmax Clutch Spring Tool

Arrowmax release a clutch spring tool CNC-machined from lightweight aluminium and designed for 1/8 and 1/10 on-road nitro engines. Compatible with most current centrifugal axial clutches, the tool allows to easily mount/dismount the clutch spring preload collar and make fine preload adjustments. For mounting simply insert the preload adjusting collar into the tool, press it onto the spring, and then start threading it onto the clutch nut. Dismounting is done in the reverse order. For preload adjustment the tool is placed over the collar and tighten or loosen the collar.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

July 12, 2011

Capricorn LAB-E01 SQ-R .12 engine

Italian company Capricorn have announced the release of their new .12 engine called the LAB-E01 SQ-R. Featuring a new crankcase with carburetor mounting hole that has a new 30° angle, the new carb features a new heat insulation material, while internally there is a new convex piston which has been machined from a block of high grade aluminium.

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