500i video

[rocco490]

 

[Dub11]

Them guys need to do a 500 vs 661

 

[huskyboy]

Closer than I thought it would be. But they weren’t running the same b/c.

 

[bryanr2]

I’m here

 

[bryanr2]

Them guys need to do a 500 vs 661

That’s a pretty good idea, but I think they should send it stateside so we can get it in English! I’ll volunteer.

 

[rocco490]

Looked like a nice saw not trying to diss it but anyone else think it looks kinda big and I wasn't that impressed with the power it ran good probably will be a great saw but I didn't see anything mind blowing power wise for all that fancy new technology being bragged about. For probably the same or less money I will have a MMWS 7910

 

[RI Chevy]

You'll have to send it to me then Rocco. NOSTIHLFORYOU!!!

 

[huskyboy]

I found out it has a similar filter setup to a 661. Why would they do that and equip the 462 with air injection?

 

[rocco490]

yeah I have no interest in the 500i at this point probably a nice saw but I would rather have a 661 which mastermind is taking care of for me by the way

 

[rocco490]

I found out it has a similar filter setup to a 661. Why would they do that and equip the 462 with air injection?

my guess is they have been at this saw a while to develop that fuel system and make sure its all dialed in so its really an older design than the 462 even though were seeing its release after the 462

 

[CR888]

Fuel injection will have its benefits for sure, but its only one component in the small 2 stroke. I can't see big power increases with FI by itself, folks should keep their expectations realistic. I personally like the fact MT has a successful replacement and will hopefully disappear.

 

[rocco490]

I think fuel injection is a better way to go than electronically adjusted carbs glad stihl is bringing the technology out hopefully they can keep costs reasonable as it becomes more common and keep a simple system that proves durable and reliable

 

[Jimmy in NC]

I think fuel injection is a better way to go than electronically adjusted carbs glad stihl is bringing the technology out hopefully they can keep costs reasonable as it becomes more common and keep a simple system that proves durable and reliable

If it is the same system as the TS500i it is pretty rock solid. The issues I see with the TS500i system is mainly due to it's enviroment.... and those issues are few and far between. My crews LOVE the TS500i vs the TS420.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

I wouldn't mind seeing a comparison with the 500i and a 7900.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Looks good to my eye. Can't help but notice it's overall shape resembling the newer 5xx Huskies...at least as much as I could tell from the vid. Is Stihl laying the cylinder back on their new models like Husky has been doing??

Definitely cool to see a successful FI system on a saw! Is it DI??

What's the displacement of the 500i??

 

[DND 9000]

No it is not direct injection. Displacement is 79.2cc.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Thanks for that DND.

So it's basically TBI. As far as I'm aware, not a huge jump up from carbed, certainly a step though. But, I'm certain electronic DI will be a reality before too much longer, my guess is within ten years

 

[huskyboy]

No it is not direct injection. Displacement is 79.2cc.

What’s bore and stroke on the 500i?

 

[RI Chevy]

Thanks for that DND.

So it's basically TBI. As far as I'm aware, not a huge jump up from carbed, certainly a step though. But, I'm certain electronic DI will be a reality before too much longer, my guess is within ten years

Will probably be oil injection too.

 

[huskyboy]

Will probably be oil injection too.

Beats me why they haven’t done that in a saw yet. I could see a few positives regarding that.