best stock baseline saw for testing comparisons

[Definitive Dave]

I am going to build/finish one of these saws to be a baseline for timed cuts for all future reviews, comparisons, just wondering which one most of you guys would prefer to see.

If it ends up being one of the new build options I am also looking for a volunteer to put tanks through it and get it broken in, so send me a PM if you are interested in running one as well.
thanks
Dave

 

[Lee H]

Not on your list!!!!!!!!!! 166 bored 4mm over sporting 084 piston at 136cc's.

 

[CoreyB]

I am going to say a 372 just because it is currently being produced and pretty easy for most guys to get ther hands on one to test drive.

 

[dustinwilt68]

10mm slant fin with a dual port is pretty the standard to which all saws are compared to imo, atleasT the 70cc class.

 

[wcorey]

Really need to combine the tally on the 372/2171 since they're effectively the same saw (and as well a 440/044 with the same cylinder).
Or at least have one or the other with the hole under the deflector opened up and/or no base gasket for a bit of differentiation.
And add a broken in 044/440 something or other since you're already stating it will get broken in anyway...

I keep a bunch of muffler opened up only saws in a bunch of cc increments (35 to 95cc) for baseline purposes.
I actually try to keep a more or less stock counterpart to everything I port...

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Many members have ran one of the versions of the 044/440, but most of those haven't ran every combo listed. But I think it's safe to say most of those same people have ran a 372 at some point.

 

[Dub11]

If you choose to combine the 372/2171, use the red one cause they be sexy!

 

[Wilhelm]

Never heard of any of those . . . , they can't be that good . . .

Dolmar PS-7300/7310 perhaps, or PS-7900 which is still kinda only 70cc?

In all seriousness, I agree with the others it should be a saw that is widely available and known/popular - 372 or 2171 seem like a good choice in that regard.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Hope you have room in the safe. I Really doubt you will have a "Stock" saw for very long. I could be wrong though? lol

 

[leadfarmer]

I don't see no dagum list !
044 you big dummy [emoji38]

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[angelo c]

I am going to build/finish one of these saws to be a baseline for timed cuts for all future reviews, comparisons, just wondering which one most of you guys would prefer to see.

If it ends up being one of the new build options I am also looking for a volunteer to put tanks through it and get it broken in, so send me a PM if you are interested in running one as well.
thanks
Dave

Dave, are we talking "blocking " saw ? Landing ect. Felling ?
Bone stock I voted 372. But if I was stuck to 1 saw all around it would be an 066. Because it's the easiest parts to obtain, maintain and can pull 20" to 36" chains with authority.

 

[Frank bierce]

I'd have a hard time deciding between the 372, and the 10mm slant 044 w/dp muff.
Voted for the 044 just because it will hold its fasteners better...lol

 

[Definitive Dave]

Mainly I want it for running in logs and cants since i cant run every saw every day to make direct comparisons.

If i make cuts with two different saws on two different days in different wiod it would bw nice to have a stock saw to always use as a comparison.

I figure most guys have run a 372 or 044 at some point so they seem like a good choice and i have some of them around to choose from.
Thanks
Dave

 

[Terry Syd]

Great idea Dave, I always thought having a baseline saw for comparison to run with the same chain in the same wood would be a lot more informative than listening to the sound of the modded saw. Hell, it might even be an eye opener for some people (all that expense and work for just a 10% increase??, oh well, at least it sounds mean).

I voted 372.

 

[TreeLife]

I am interested and also voted 372. If you are doing testing, use off the roll chain for real world accuracy. Not every man is handy with a file lol

 

[P.M.P.]

I voted
HUSKY for the WIN

 

[Bluefish]

372.

Russ

 

[Randy's Mom]

Can I vote against 372? That was the month and year for the permanent demise of the muscle car. Don't tell me one of you pussies wasn't behind it, too. I'll drive my hemi scamp 'til you curl back up in the fetal position.