How long should a 600 ETEC last?
I would fully expect your 600 E-TEC with reasonable care and maintenance to last for 10,000 miles.
How long is ski doo break in period?
The major break-in period for most sleds is considered 300 miles, or six to 10 hours.
What was the first year of the 800 ETEC?
Adapted later on for Ski-Doo snowmobiles, it was first brought to the market in 2008 with the Rotax E-TEC 600 H.O.
Is the 600 ETEC a good motor?
What should we expect from the new 600R e-tec? The new engine raises the standards for 600cc engines with a 30% quicker response and 125 horsepower. It’s still 5 HP more than its predecessor, the 600 H.O. e-tec who is often described as one of the best 600cc engine engines.
How long do e-TEC Motors last?
Generally they saw about 800 hours. So for the last four years they have been replacing those etecs with Yamaha 4 strokes and are having great results (no issues).
How do you break into a skidoo?
The break-in period for a new drive belt is 30 miles (48 km). During this time, vary the throttle position under 50 percent and limit full throttle use. Always take time to warm up the belt and driveline prior to operating the snowmobile. Free the track and skis from the ground before engaging throttle.
How many miles can you put on a 2 stroke snowmobile?
Snowmobile 2-stroke motors will last 10,000-20000 miles depending on model and how well it is taken care of before they need either a top end rebuild, or a bottom end rebuild. You have about the same chances of blowing the motor at 10 miles as at 7500 miles.
What does ETEC stand for?
ETEC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| ETEC | Energy Technology Engineering Center |
| ETEC | East Texas Electric Cooperative (Nacogdoches, TX) |
| ETEC | Expendable Turbine Engine Concept |
| ETEC | English Teachers Employment Connection (South Korea) |
How much horsepower does a Ski-Doo 800 ETEC have?
Technical details
| Engine family | 2-Stroke |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Performance | 108 kW / 146 HP |
| ~ Weight | 36 kg |
| Performance / RPM | 108 kW / 7900 rpm |
Which is more reliable, a 600etec or a BRP?
And being a yankee I can say, the frenchmen up in Quebec know how to engineer a sled. Only thing more reliable then a 600etec, is a ACE 4 stroke or 1200, BRP has the market by far on all motors with over 40% of market share, and not looking back.
Are there any ETEC issues on the snow?
Remember there is double the amount of etecs on the snow than all other current engines combined. The more there are the more issues you hear of. I’ve had 2 600’s and 1 800. Not 1 issue. Run good gas and follow maintaines and yiu shouldn’t have an issue. Yup, it’s pure statistics.
Do you own an 800 E-TEC Ski Doo?
I would go on record and say that I’d never EVER own an 800 Doo, carb or otherwise. This coming from a certified Ski-doo Master Technician. 600 E-Tec, no worries. 800, better ride it like an old lady, because when pushed hard for extended periods (like I see up here, guys running the rivers with them pegged for an hour straight) they’ll fail.