I think the Blast was just put out by RMV Germany for the German market.. Not sure, but I think it's from RMV Germany, and not directly from RB in France..

That is very possible. Do you know if they already have them? The part number makes it look like it's a 2012 engine. I'd like to see them released, as I know I would pick one up.

Pretty sure I was right about it being just an RMV thing.. The first Blast was a limited edition and sold out fast.. Ergo the V2.. Not on ebay.de yet, but will be soon..

How long have you had the WS7III? How many gallons, have you had it resized etc?

I just picked one up that had been sitting on someone's shelf. This thing is nearly virgin and won't turn over without heating it. I plan on runing it slow at first to get the metals re-aquainted.

To be honest, I know very little about RB engines other than the guys I've known to run them were ballistic fast drivers. Wanted to get your opinion about buying spare parts for this engine while they are still around, or simply run it til it dies and move on.

Your best bet is to run it till it dies unless you know somewhere to get spare Piston and Sleeves from. The rod is the same as the rods in newer engines. It does have a different crank and main bearing as well. If the engine is still as tight as you say you should be able to get 10+ gallons out of it if you take care of it! If you want to go the resize route down the road you can just order the newest RB conrod, wrist pin, and clips and replace them when you have it pinched, that will give you some extra life and will allow it to be pinched a little tighter when the time comes.

I've had it for about 3-4 years. When I stopped using it had about 3 gal. Through it. I stopped using because at the time a whole bunch of new engines started to come out and I bought the B01 Mugen, P5xlt, Picco Evo 3......and retired the RB. Then about 6 month ago a had stopped racing and sold all my stuff. And about 1 month ago I started again and all had left was the RB that was sitting for about three years. All I did was replace the bearings to ceramic bearings cuz I new the ones that were in were shot after sitting so long.

Now I've put about 2 more gallons through it and.... man!!! The engine just screams. The fuel economy is not all that good but I can do about 7min driving hard. Temps are at about 230* and idles for ever. I'm running it with a JP4 pipe.

I really like it, the power band is very smooth. I'll probably repinch it but by then it'll just be a back up engine. Too bad their is nothing that RB makes similar to that with good fuel consumption.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll like the engine.

New RB plugs... "for better idle".............

http://www.neobuggy.ne/

EDIT - here the right link as below: http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news...?storyid=11498


Still haven't mastered posting links with an Ipad...

I couldn't get that link to work for me.
Here, try this one out,
http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news...?storyid=11498

I'm happy to see that the new plugs are going to be made in the 7 and 8
heat ranges too.

Yep, sorry.. Still haven't mastered posting links with the Ipad...

With all these deals RB has been throwing out, and now this teaser with new plugs..., makes you wonder what's in the cards for the Nürnberg toy fair coming up...

http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news...?storyid=11514

Interesting... I was wanting to go down there, but it would be 3 1/2 hours and then some one-way on the train.. And probably another 1/2 hour at least in trams or buses, etc.. Bit too much for one day I think...

So is this new "Xtrem" Line just another, separate "anniversary" line in addition to their other stuff, or does it completely replace it, so RB now only has two offroad race engines, ala OS?....

Those are two totally new engines. I am sure some of the older engines will still be available as well as thats how they get rid of older inventory. These new engines are running the 14.5mm crank like the Nova Bonito and last years RB onroad engines. No idea about the bore and stroke of them tho..... time will tell.

So what's the difference between the rally 11 and fire 11 ?? Does it share the same piston and sleeve ?

They do, only difference is they come with different cooling heads.

Savoia talks about new engines,

"Hi guys!
No fuel mileage problem with the new BX or BXR! After many R&D sessions we realized that more power doesn't necessary mean less fuel economy. However, a wheezy engine will be pushed to his limits, run hot and drink a lot! So, the p...iston sleeve of the BX and BXR engines was designed on a C6 based with CNC machined piston in order to reach high RPM. The new crankshaft is also new with a 14,5mm diameter and a turbo backplate. The perfect match between sleeve, crank and the new Pro Lock pipe brings incredible power and unmatched sound!

The 2 versions are very similar. The BXR is the top of the range with rear ceramic bearing and improved balanced crankshaft plus paste on admission. The BX shares the same basis with the same sleeve and same measurements. The power band difference is really tiny compared to the price one, so it can match highest racer expectations!!!"

Any expectations about this engines??