E-Tec 250 H.O.

[Stinky]

First, I think E-tec is amazing technology. Compared to Optimax and HPDI, it is sooooo much simpler ! In engineering and in life, Simpler is Better ! BRP took some of the money they saved on the injection system an put it in to better internal components (pistons, etc)

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Except when it comes to DI. With DI technology, atomization (droplet size) of the fuel is the most important thing for emissions and fuel economy. Orbital with the air assist wins that one. But that just a biased opinion.

[AwesomeBullet]

Totally agree with the last statement. The Orbital system utilized by the Optimax is one of the best injection systems out there. If they could figure out a way to do away with the air compressor it would be that much better (less moving parts = less chit to break). Is the Etec the most fuel efficient? No. It falls right above the HPDI and below the Optimax. In reality I think it all boils down to what your local dealer sells and services, after all, we really can't wrench on these things under warranty. Hell, I don't even take the cowling off of my motor...lol

[theoldwizard]

Stinky, Awesome,

Let's just agree to disagree !

I still stand on my previous statement. Simpler is Better !

[E-tec1]

OMC had orbitals running ready for production in 95 they dumped it for the ficht, which evolved into the e-tec, less moving parts fuel economy is all based on set up and boat style,they are all very close, all im gonna say is the e-tec is much easier to work on

[dzalj1]

you know, at work we where just talking about the ficht engines, and if omc/brp went to efi instead of ficht straight away, they would still be in buisness. because they went from carburetors straight to DI technology, and plus they had no clue or info on it before, thats where they stuffed up. if they went with efi' like the MERCS did and still do, while selling the efi engines, they could study the DI technology ,more deeply without having to worry of going bankrupt because of all the efi engines being sold. but hey, i only run them, and i cant be any more happier with my ol xflow. just my 0.2c,
dzalj1.

[Stinky]

Stinky, Awesome,

Let's just agree to disagree !

I still stand on my previous statement. Simpler is Better !

I guess that would depend on your definition of "better"