P-Tec vs E-Tec

i would say the most important difference to me is carbs vs. direct injection. i gave up carbs years ago and will never own another sled with them. if the price is the most important thing than the sport is the best deal on the market. but if you don't mind spending more the summit is the way to go.

E-tecs are first pull after a roll-over. P-Tecs vary from 1 pull to 2 dozen pulls after a roll over followed by a smoke show. If you pull an E-tec over fully it will always start on the first pull but it is a little more effort than the P-tec to pull.

E-tecs have an electronic oil pump. P-tecs have a mechanical oil lever that runs off the throttle cable, this is a wear point for numerous sleds@~2000km and a job I do not miss. This is a wear point and will possibly not be covered under warranty. E-tecs have an effortless throttle pull compared to P-tecs because of this.

E-tecs have more top end HP. P-tecs have better low end grunt. Does this low end torque difference have to do with the larger/heavier stator to run the injectors, i do not know???

E-tecs motors do not stall/hesitate on abrupt take off / landings. P-tecs sometimes do.

E-tecs seem to be lasting a large amount of mileage when compared to past motors...

The summit sport is the best deal on snow. I may miss the power and low end grunt of my old 800/860 ptec but would not trade my E-tec in. The E-tecs seem to run smoother every year. Good luck!