Think We'll See a 1000 ETEC In The Next Couple Years ?

[chrishew]

I heard a rumor about a ETEC 1000 in the works. That would be awesome probably another year away I would guess or more info would be leaked already. Last spring I was told by someone that attended the Ski-Doo 2015 release show that they had been talking to a Ski-Doo engineer. He asked what we would like to see on the summits in the future, the guy I know said more power out of the ETEC 800 would be nice and the response he got from the engineer was "why not a 1000cc ETEC". Anyone else heard anything about this?

 

[Bnorth]

I think we'll see an etec2 or etec HO but not a 1000.

 

[Clode]

a 1000 would be a lot heavier than an 800, a balance shaft is needed to keep vibes in check, and the market is small compared to an 800, to make make big power over 800cc a triple would be best, but nobody want them anymore....

 

[chrishew]

a 1000 would be a lot heavier than an 800, a balance shaft is needed to keep vibes in check, and the market is small compared to an 800, to make make big power over 800cc a triple would be best, but nobody want them anymore....

Time will tell I guess. That was my speculation too but supposedly the engineer had told him details on the crank and that they've got it so the engine would only be a couple of pounds heavier. I would take all of this with a grain of salt as this is just how I remember the conversation but pretty sure he mentioned that a 1000 ETEC was being tested!

 

[drew562]

I heard the same thing. But. I'm guessing a 850 or slightly bigger. I don't think a 1000 Doo will happen again. Cats been testing a c-tech 850 rumored to be around 180 hp. I can't wait to see what the future holds.

 

[neilsleder]

I think you will see a light weight four stroke turbo first.


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[pfi572]

Like Drew I really believe a 860-872 180 hp is as big a twin we will see.
I know they have worked on a 900 triple in etec a few years back.
January we should know

 

[lilduke]

Think you might see a factory low boost Turbo for the 800 etec.

 

[Clode]

I doubt we will ever see a factory turbo 2-smoke, emissions will be way to high....I want to see some more factory turbo 4-smokes

 

[Puba]

Back in the day no one thought they'd see a quad over 500.

 

[Puba]

Everything is possible, it's buyer pressure / demands that spur the manufacturers.

 

[tex78]

I doubt we will ever see a factory turbo 2-smoke, emissions will be way to high....I want to see some more factory turbo 4-smokes

Ya don't know about that


I've heard from both a boondocker installer and also the tss instaboost that it cleans up the bottom and mid on a etec alot


2 smokes need scavenging to be effective and efficient , boost more than helps push fresh in and out

 

[maxwell]

You will see a 170ho etec but that is as far as the 800 will go

 

[CUSO]

I think all brands have learned that a 1000 is not the way to go.

 

[RGM]

Like Drew I really believe a 860-872 180 hp is as big a twin we will see.
I know they have worked on a 900 triple in etec a few years back.
January we should know

I would like to see a triple, take the 600 and add a jug

 

[bingo1010]

how about a 872 factory??? they seem to be holding up rather well

 

[CUSO]

I would like to see a triple, take the 600 and add a jug

 

[rightsideup]

You will see a 170ho etec but that is as far as the 800 will go

and will 800 be the max size?

 

[pfi572]

Good read on big twin and triples a few years ago written by Oval Aaen.

http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forums/11-general/99182-interesting-twin-vs-triples-article.html

 

[CUSO]

That is an awesome read. I know the trips are a HP goldmine... but to fit something like that in today's chassis, and even keep the weight down....

You would have to re-invent the 2 stroke, or chassis.

Aaen Performance : V-4 Two Stroke Racing Engine

Good read on big twin and triples a few years ago written by Oval Aaen.

Interesting Twin Vs Triples Article