Well, my search for a builder is over... HOORAY 288!

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Spent a couple hours grinding after work today. Got one of the transfers done...yes...ONE! LOL! Getting there

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

After getting HAMMERED with snow this week, (over a foot and a half) I got back in the saddle at the saw bench for awhile today. All of the port timing, enlarging, and finishing is done. All that's left is to chamfer the windows and put her together for some testing. I'm really hoping this thing "wows" us and I think it will. Pardon my not-so-professional looking ports, still a Dremel warrior, LOL!

Timing came in at the targeted 99/119/80 with about .023" squish. Also widened the exhaust and enlarged the outlet. With the intake I opted to just lower the floor playing a little cautious to avoid a lazy intake charge.

 

[rattler]

Dang right looking good joe

 

[jakethesnake]

After getting HAMMERED with snow this week, (over a foot and a half) I got back in the saddle at the saw bench for awhile today. All of the port timing, enlarging, and finishing is done. All that's left is to chamfer the windows and put her together for some testing. I'm really hoping this thing "wows" us and I think it will. Pardon my not-so-professional looking ports, still a Dremel warrior, LOL!

Timing came in at the targeted 99/119/80 with about .023" squish. Also widened the exhaust and enlarged the outlet. With the intake I opted to just lower the floor playing a little cautious to avoid a lazy intake charge.

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I see nothing wrong with the Dremel my man

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Thanks Mike

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I see nothing wrong with the Dremel my man

True. The only time I really start yearning for a 90 deg is when I'm working those danged transfers.

 

[rattler]

Thanks Mike

Welcome buddy

 

[countryhog]

Yep...but I think these guys enjoy the entertainment

Its your thread si yer not hijacking. Carry on

 

[mgr1]

I see your timing numbers come by in a lot of builts.
Who can or will explain me why these numbers are often used when porting.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I see your timing numbers come by in a lot of builts.
Who can or will explain me why these numbers are often used when porting.

Well, my experience in porting is still limited compared to most of the guys here. But so far, I have made a handful of pretty darn stout saws with exhaust widened and set between 98 and 102 depending on the model, 18-20 degrees blowdown and intake set between 75 and 80 enlarging some while just dropping the floor on others. I would consider myself as still learning and the success I have had thus far has been helped along with generously shared advice for more experienced hands here.

 

[PA Dan]

I think that a 242 and 288 is an outstanding 2-saw 2xx series plan!

But that's assuming a 2-saw plan is what actually ends up happening.. HA!

Just read this. Lol! That's not happening!

 

[PA Dan]

Thats a big gap... a 262xp would fill it nicely.

Funny you should say that....!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

 

[traffic903]

Nvm K

 

[p61 western]

Bump

 

[T.Roller]

This is my only current 288 pic. Along with my 266. Dad gave me both.View attachment 114027

That top cover on your 288 looks familiar. You get it from Mike Lee?

 

[ranchdadmike]

Just read this. Lol! That's not happening!

No sir! At a minimum that gap needs to be filled with 254, 262, and 272.

 

[PA Dan]

No sir! At a minimum that gap needs to be filled with 254, 262, and 272.

Well I know for sure the 262 spot is getting filled!

 

[Daserlon]

That top cover on your 288 looks familiar. You get it from Mike Lee?

Yeah in a round about way. I got it from @XP_Slinger who got it from Mike.

 

[p61 western]

Yeah in a round about way. I got it from @XP_Slinger who got it from Mike.

Well I'm glad I didn't tell him he's off his rocker lol.