Nitro Star 15FE
#1615

 

The features of this engine include: aluminum case, cast cooling head, chro-moly crankshaft with ported air intake, rotary carburetor with a single high-end needle valve for tuning. The carb has a 4.6mm opening for increased air flow and an idle stop screw.

Recent improvements made to the Nitro Star 15FE engine:
The carburetor opening was increased from 4mm to 4.6mm
Increased flywheel sleeve thickness to prevent any piston/sleeve wear (flywheel included with kits that feature the Nitro Star 15FE)
Thicker nickel plating on sleeve
Forged piston for better tolerance
Clutch shoe material changed in RTR Nitro RS4 and Nitro RS4 2 kits for less chance of melting
Added notations and troubleshooting advice to prevent clutch shoe melting

Nitro Star 15FE Engine Tuning Sheet 

Nitro Star 15FE Engine Exploded View and Parts List 

Construction

ABN (Aluminum case and piston, Brass sleeve, Nickel plated sleeve)
Displacement

2.48 cc
Bore

15.3mm
Stroke

13.5mm
PS/RPM

0.56hp/29,000rpm*
RPM range

3,000 to 32,000
Weight

248g

* These figures are estimates from the manufacturer of the engine. Like most R/C car companies, HPI purchases engines from model engine manufacturers, we do not have a testing lab or dyno to rate our engines.

HPI Nitro Star engines have a 2 year limited warranty. Read our Nitro Star Engine Warranty.