Is the E-TEC 115HO identical to the 130?

[pcrussell50]

The two look identical to each other on the Evinrude web site, and have identical specs and weight. The only place I can see where there might be a difference would be in the ECM calibration. Remember, I'm talking about the 115HO, (not regular 115).

-Peter

[FOXLAKE-H.O.]

Exact same buddy, I worked with a Engineer for BRP back then, he fished with my boss and gave me all the secrets, technically he said the 130 was actually 130, where the 115ho was 126.5? I dont believe that, their the same......test drive one and at 4500 rpms the Exhaust Valve opens and Poof your at 6000, its like a Turbo or VTEC on a Honda Hi po car, pretty cool.....very torquey...it would work great on your stream....

[Riverman]

Really, Etecs have an exhaust valve? Any pics?

[pcrussell50]

jeff, he's not talking about an exhaust valve in the sense of a four-stroke. it's a diverter valve that diverts the exhaust into a shorter path at higher rpm's. essentially, it has two exhaust tuners--one for low rpm torque, and one for higher rpm. the "valve" he speaks of is the diverter that chooses which one is in use.

-peter

[Riverman]

I know what he means Peter, snowmoblies have had them for years. Didn't know Etecs had them.

[pcrussell50]

apparently, not all models have the dual-path exhaust, either. i'm a little perplexed by the 115HO, and how evinrude is able to get away with calling it a "115", when it's really identical to their 130, and i'm guessing it has something to do with the dual path exhaust. maybe they certify it as a bare block on a dyno, using the test-dyno's exhaust system, where it measures 115 or 120, then they add their own exhaust trickery to the production models, and voila--130hp? just a guess.

-peter

[Speed Jr.]

They arent the same, but for the sake of arguement, they may as well be. Kinda like splitting hairs....

[pcrussell50]

good to know, larry. thanks. does anyone, anywhere have a line on finding one used?

-peter

[FOXLAKE-H.O.]

Larry are you really doubting me???? Ha Ha Ha, I know FOR SURE, they are the exact same, if their is a 3hp difference as the Line Engineer told me and he Dynos EVERY Etec that is made, then theirs a diff....I highly doubt they would have 2 tunes for a 3hp difference, seems goofy....ALL motor companys can advertise their motors at a 10% above or below advertised #, 115HO = 126.5 104, 130 can be 143 or 117......Its a Hot Motor, its INCREDIBLE in person, trust me......if you IM a dude here from Beaver Dam Wis, who does the ski teams he can help with a used one.....Twin Rig is his name here......

[Speed Jr.]

Again, for the sake of arguement, lets say that they are the same.... Why you take offense to this, I dont know..... The 3.4L 250HO and 300 look to be exactly the same too, and for the sake of arguement Id say they are the same....but there is a difference, a non-physical one. So suck it buddy! lol j/k Brannon....ha ha....Call me when your free this week!Jr.

[DarthVMAX]

Again, for the sake of arguement, lets say that they are the same.... Why you take offense to this, I dont know..... The 3.4L 250HO and 300 look to be exactly the same too, and for the sake of arguement Id say they are the same....but there is a difference, a non-physical one. So suck it buddy! lol j/k Brannon....ha ha....Call me when your free this week!Jr.

Since you brought it up. what is the performance difference between these two? I find it interesting that the 300 ETEC is "only" a 2-Star motor where all the other ETECs are 3-Star (????) How come?

[Speed Jr.]

Fuel Curve. Again, its hardly noticable. Very slight difference. (outside of options avaiable)Jr.

[LIQUID NIRVANA]

apparently, not all models have the dual-path exhaust, either. i'm a little perplexed by the 115HO, and how evinrude is able to get away with calling it a "115", when it's really identical to their 130, and i'm guessing it has something to do with the dual path exhaust. maybe they certify it as a bare block on a dyno, using the test-dyno's exhaust system, where it measures 115 or 120, then they add their own exhaust trickery to the production models, and voila--130hp? just a guess.

-peter

All 115hp Evinrude E-TEC V4's have come standard with the "Exhaust Valve" tuned exhaust system since their introduction in 2007.


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[Capt.Insane-o]

I love the v-4's. Out of all the mid range motors they are the best by far.