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DYNO Protek RC SAMURAI words: Brian Kinney photos: Derek Buono 321B 1/8 SCALE OFF-ROAD BUGGY ENGINE TIME AGAIN FOR A LITTLE WAILING OF THE DYNO, AGGRAVATING THE NEIGHBORS AND FILLING MY GARAGE WITH A NOXIOUS, WHITISH-BLUE HAZE. For this issue, I have the latest from Protek RC (Amain’s house brand), the Samurai 321B buggy engine. Although it bears an amazing resemblance to the OS Speed 21 XZ-B Spec II, it does have some very important differences; mainly, the bore and stroke are not the same as the current offering from OS Speed but are nearly identical to the short-stroke Speed VZ-B Spec II. Possibly more important, however, is that it costs $100 less. Protek RC has, in my opinion, made a smart move by offering the short-stroke engine, as the discontinuation of the VZ series engines from OS have left the buggy market with a void just begging to be filled. The power and tuneability of the short-stroke version of this engine will be welcome in many buggies across the world. And if the dyno is any indication of this, the Samurai 321B is sure to bring back the short-stroke legacy this season. 120 WWW.VRCMAG.COM Is that made from Hattori Hanzo steel?


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