proficient

Hi, im looking at a size .15 engine.

The Fantom 15 rotary looks like a better engine by far then the OS cv-r 15 off road engine.

And it is cheaper!
can someone please let me know if i have missed something? the fantom engine with 40000 RPM and 1.25 hp for cheaper?

this makes me wonder if the fantom has performance before life?

what is the lifetime of a fantom 15?

thanks in advance

proficient

this is the os. http://www.osengines.com/engines/osmg2051.html

this is the fantom. http://www.fantomracing.com/products/eng.htm
Fantom 15 rotary no pull start.
:S

proficient

PLEASE can i get a reply?
honestly!

i just wanna know about fantom engines and how long they last, ect.
wats the best .15 engine? ect.

AznAbyss952

I like the HPI .15 ss engine....lasted thru one car and i'll see how much longer it will last.

proficient

HPI isnt to great but are they?

i was thinking a powerfull fast .15, but i will *PROBABLY* want to race one day, so whats the best in off road racing? rotary and no pullstart? any sugestions?

ta

GBIguy

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the .15 fantom that I put in my losi pulls the front wheels off the ground. to my knowledge it's a good engine, no problems yet. make sure your suspension is set up to handle it.

proficient

hehe sounds like fun

ive ordered my 15 rotart no pull start
i just hope i run it in correctly, any hints mate?

dagass

Proficient,

Everybody I've talked to about the Fantom FR15 says these motors absolutely rip!!!! If your concerned about longevity, consider this. The Fantom is not just a standard ABC motor, It's an ABSC motor.

The Silicone Carbide coating on the sleeve is slicker than snot and will definitely outlast the standard chrome coating on most sleeves. Put it together and you get a boat load of power and internals that should outlast other ABC motors.

mattymx

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Just don't rev its guts out for the first few tanks. But most important, read the manual that comes with the engine and follow it to the letter.

Matt

proficient

ok np.
should i run it offroad or on when im running it in?
HPI Mt racer.
also, i read you have to keep the heat sink as low temp as possible, and the best thing to do is get good airflow over it.
the problem with this is i have a big air filter and it blocks the heat sink 100% not letting air flow straight over it.
but at the back of the racer is a big cut out, is their a way i can get a etended pipe and mold it to the left so that air fromt he whole in the front screen can flow sraight over it?

dagass

Proficient,

I too have an NMT and I have the big Motorsavers filter. With the hole in your front window and the big cut out in the back, your heatsink will get adequate air circulation. As I mentioned, I have a similar setup to yours and my engine still runs on the cool side.

If you're really concerned about getting that filter out of the way, check out this link:

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/...ntake_page.htm

It's kind of an odd setup, however it looks like it works. You be the judge.

MoneyLuv

Sorry, gotta put my $.02 in here proficient. I just finished building my Nitro MT Racer three weeks ago and put in the HPI .15SS with pullstart. It kicks ass! I finished 2nd, fourth and third and it was my first time racing and driving. The MT Racer has the power and torque you need built into the four-wheeel drive.

HPI built the .15 engine, which by the way is really an OEM'd Novarossi Italian engine I believe, for the MT series. If you want an engine with power, torques and flexibility for on-road or off I recomend the HPI.

I too went through many engines during my investigation and in the end an engine is like a *sshole - everyone has one that smells!

If your rich like me then just buy two cars and four engines and trade off between them!

proficient

hahaha not rich son! not rich at all!

just got abit of cash to play with, just the right amount.
ive ordered the fantom! and i believe its a good choice!
im sure the 15 ss would be perfect, but i have a fair bit of knowledge on the engines and have rebuild a novarossi cx 12 about 5 times.
the fantom looks like a damn nice engine with huge power!! and speed!

you say you race? do you race at a track in a competition?
i would be interested in racing but im not sure if their is a section for 4wd offroad .15

i know their is an offroad track and onroad track about 45 minutes from me.
i would be interested in racing

so far i love my racer, just want a damn nice engine!
dont want to have to buy more then 2!
and this is my second.. but i think i have made the right decision with the fantom .15..

dagass

Proficient,

As I mentioned, I'm looking into getting the Fantom .15 and I believe there are a few others around here that are also considering it.

Once you get it all dialed in, would you give us your impressions of the engine? I'm currently working on the suspension on my NMT however the engine is next up and I'd like to hear what you think of the motor. Thanks!

proficient

yeah sure no probs.
i should be picking it up at the start of next week..
cause i live in australia it takes a week to get here..

when i have run it in and got it going to full compacity i will write a detailed report on it.
i think and hope its gonna full fill my expectations

proficient

taking a look at the shaft of the fantom .15.. will it fit in my hpi nitro racer?
im not possitive but i am pretty sure it will..
how can i find out?

dagass

I believe that engine will fit with no mods. Here's an exploded view of the motor along with a closeup of the shaft. I hope it helps.

proficient

hrm im not 100% sure.
my old engine (cx12 novarossi) was perfect except had to take of the propellor hub.
on this engine under the propeller hub it looks like their is a cut on the shaft for the hub to sit on.

just looks differant so im not sure eh ;\

elbowcreek

If you are looking for a .15 get the CVRX OS motor it puts out about 1.22 hp but is a little on the spendy side

grampi

I can't say from personal experience, but I've read testimony from people who have, and they say the Fantom is more powerful than the O.S. engines.

DSA.308

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I have the new Fantom ON my TGR Tamiya Check it out.