If you could only choose one

[decableguy2000]

If you could only choose one of these 2, which one. A 346xpNE rebuilt from the ground up all OEM or an 346xpOE refreshed with a caber ring and new OEM carb, the rest all OEM, both with 16" bars. And why? My 50ish cc herd has grown again. Need to move some stuff. Also what would be a fair asking price for a 351 all OEM with 18".

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

My personal opinion: 346NE because it's been completely overhauled. Couple of exceptions though, if it looks beat to hell and busted up or is ridiculously higher in price than the OE. NE vs OE is kind of a wash, seems both have their following that say one is better than the other. All things equal, flip a coin. I run an OE at work alot and it does just fine

I'm no expert, but if the 351 is in excellent condition, probably 200-ish plus the ride?

 

[cgraham1]

I’d keep the NE just cause it’s got more cc’s. Not sure if it really matters though.

 

[blsnelling]

NE, period.

 

[decableguy2000]

NE it will be, but I will swap the unlimited coil from the 351 to it. The OE may go on my work truck. The 351 IDK

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I’d keep the blue coil and pass the black one off to someone else

 

[paragonbuilder]

I’d keep the blue coil and pass the black one off to someone else

[emoji848] tell me more Jer...

 

[Adirondackstihl]

[emoji848] tell me more Jer...

No

 

[paragonbuilder]

No

[emoji22]

 

[jakethesnake]

I’ve had two oe. One ported and one stock. The ported one was insane. I can’t see a ne doing much better than that. All that said. I’d take the rebuilt ne. Cause it’s new again

 

[Stump Shot]

Might be smart to take the two saw's out and cut with them to see if one out shines the other. Sometimes it doesn't work out like it does on paper.

 

[Dub11]

What' this crazy talk of getting rid of saws pfft.

 

[PA Dan]

NE, period.

Brad you forgot the why part!

 

[blsnelling]

They're stronger.

 

[PA Dan]

They're stronger.

Thank you! I'm all new to this 346 and just want to learn what I can.

 

[blsnelling]

The only thing you get to know is that your NEED one! ;(

 

[decableguy2000]

The NE is almost together, waiting on a chain catcher, throttle lock, muffler bracket, tiny screw on recoil cover, and decal. I still have to rebuild the carburetor, but already have a kit. OE is ready to run and the 351 needs a chain. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow.