I saw this on FB today... Wondering if it's a Hoax or the real thing?
11% more HP... not bad and with better MPG.
HMMMM.
11% more HP... not bad and with better MPG.
HMMMM.
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Anyone have any info on the New 800 ETEC-2 release today? Hoax??
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I think that is a slightly reworked copy of a older previous announcement of that engine.
It Bunk.
It Bunk.
no surprise i guess. pretty soon all of our pickups we pull the sleds to the mountains will have the torque of a semi. the sleds will the power and traction of a snowcat, yet weigh 400 lbs. the only thing that will be the same is we will still bitch about how much it all costs :second:
From your mouth to the Snow God's ears!!!!!!!!
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Any substantial an announcement will be delayed till the unveiling of MY 2016 products. This way they can garner the most attention from the industry for their products. Companies don't release big improvements and try to keep them quiet.
The release I have heard a couple dealers talk about is tomorrow (the 7th) and they are saying a new model sled early release.......
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Yah, 1pm eastern tomorrow, but what I "know" about it suggests the thing above is legit.
But in all honesty this was created from a guy on DooTalk from the orognal 800 Etec release back in 2010:
Valcourt, Québec, January 19, 2010 – BRP is expanding its revolutionary E-TEC engine technology in Ski-Doo snowmobiles with the introduction of the much anticipated Rotax E-TEC 800R engine. This lightweight two-stroke engine uses sophisticated electronic injectors and a powerful central computer to deliver stunning improvements in performance, efficiency and ease-of-use. This engine debuts in a limited build 2010 Ski Doo MX Z X-package sled.
“This is a no compromise engine. ¬Not only does it generate more power, but it sets new benchmarks for fuel and oil economy,” said Bob Lumley, vice-president, Sales & Marketing, Ski-Doo/Sea-Doo. “In fact, the new Rotax E-TEC 800R engine is up to 37% better than our competitors in fuel economy,” added Lumley.
Benefits of the Rotax 800R E-TEC engine include:
- horsepower exceeding the Rotax PowerT.E.K. 800 engine;
- outstanding fuel economy: 19 mpg (12.3 l/100 km);
- great fuel range: 202 miles (325km);
- increased oil economy: 264 miles/quart (450 km/l);
- virtually no smoke or smell;
- lower emissions than any other 800cc snowmobile on the market;
- first pull starts every time;
- super smooth, refined idle;
- significantly lighter throttle pull;
- automatic break-in function;
- automatic summerization function.
BRP first introduced the E-TEC technology in its Evinrude outboard engines in 2003 and subsequently won the Clean Air Technology Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Adapted later on for Ski-Doo snowmobiles, it was first brought to the market in 2008 with the Rotax E-TEC 600 H.O. engine. Since then, it has become the industry’s best-selling 600cc engine and has won numerous industry awards.
“This introduction reflects the outstanding innovative capabilities of BRP, especially in expanding more environmentally friendly technologies,” said Yves Leduc, vice- president and general manager, North America division. “Transferring technology and know-how from one product to another demonstrates the strength and capabilities of our design and engineering teams. It also extends our products’ leadership farther and faster.”
A limited number of black 2010 Ski-Doo MX Z X snowmobiles powered by the new engine will be available for purchase at North American BRP dealers in the next few days.
So consumers can experience this remarkable new engine, a demo tour of the Ski-Doo MX Z X 800R E-TEC sleds will be travelling the snowbelt for the remainder of the winter (a schedule of events is available on ski-doo.com). Plus, a handful of Summit E-TEC 800R models will be available as demonstration units.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski Doo® and Lynx® snowmobiles, Sea Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E TEC®, Can Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax® engines and karts. With manufacturing facilities on three continents, BRP products are distributed in more than 80 countries.
www.brp.com
Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax, Spyder, E-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Could be, but the "leaked" copy of the press release from the OP was just a copy of the 2010 one with some changed words.
It will be interesting to see what tomorrow brings.
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crafty, drama and espionage in the land of BRP.
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Maybe they looked at how the engine builder from alberta took the stock etec and found a easy 20 hp with just porting and applied it to there new motors...
So what sad that they left this on the table to start with, get with it brp, it should of been done on the first day of the etec release
So what sad that they left this on the table to start with, get with it brp, it should of been done on the first day of the etec release
Fred, why shoot your wad all at once? The etech has proven to be the best 2 stroke out there for 9r the last 4 years. Now with the rumor mill talking about a new Poo engine, why not kick out a 180 800 cc stroke?
...makes better business sence to me, but wtf do I know?
Ace
...makes better business sence to me, but wtf do I know?
Ace
Yep, tomorrow. Hopefully not something that will make us regret checking the sleds we just got.
Just to raise some interest: Looking at 2015 parts (I am putting a 40" RAS2 front end on my Freeride), I found some parts listed as having the following applications: "T3, T4"
What the help is a T4?
Yep, tomorrow. Hopefully not something that will make us regret checking the sleds we just got.
Just to raise some interest: Looking at 2015 parts (I am putting a 40" RAS2 front end on my Freeride), I found some parts listed as having the following applications: "T3, T4"
What the help is a T4?
noticed this today too...174 t4?? I see 163 is a t3 and a 174 is a t4
http://store.ski-doo.com/product/846763/504153234/_/Track_***'y_T4_174"._Track_T4
A friend of mine already decided to get a 16 but when he talked to diamond s to get a ti can for his 13 he asked if he could put that on a 16 n they told him that they don't know if it would be compatible or not. Take it for what you want but sounds like something is in the works.
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That would be great if it was in fact a new etec but we all know the first year is the trial year, reliability gets a little better in the second and third they got it dialed in. My '15 will be just fine till then!
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This wouldn't be a surprise to me. I had heard some rumors last year about the second generation e-tec motors. BRP is so far ahead of the other manufacturers in engine technology, and as far as a first year purchase of this engine I would have a lot of faith in it compared to some others. Just seems like good timing for this.
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Do I need a prolaris with a turbo to ride like Chris burandt?
Ohhhh. That makes sense.
After chatting with a friend who used to be a Doo store service manager, we figure it may be a new 4-stroke, or a smaller chassis sled, like the Freestyle.
Anything else, they are going to peeve off a lot of guys who dropped a lot of cash on snowchecks that they just picked up.
Anything else, they are going to peeve off a lot of guys who dropped a lot of cash on snowchecks that they just picked up.
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