288xp

[cgraham1]

 

[fearofpavement]

Just now saw a 288 on the Atlanta, CL for $400.

 

[bryanr2]

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That's a sweet looking 288xp Clint. Is it a true "lite" with spring added or a xp that's had the recoil and low top added?

 

[cgraham1]

That's a sweet looking 288xp Clint. Is it a true "lite" with spring added or a xp that's had the recoil and low top added?

Thanks, Steven!
I'm not sure if it's a Lite or not, but it came with the low top and big spring on the front when I bought it. I can't wait to get my 242xp.... it will look sweet next to my 262xp and 288xp!

 

[bryanr2]

Thanks, Steven!
I'm not sure if it's a Lite or not, but it came with the low top and big spring on the front when I bought it. I can't wait to get my 242xp.... it will look sweet next to my 262xp and 288xp!

cool, irregardless

 

[Mark71gtx]

I have both. 288 ported well by Randy and 661 ported, well by me. Either one of these will cut anything I want.

Im gonna compare these to a '70 and '15 Challenger. Both will get you down the road quick but Id still buy the '70 first and my 288 is still my favorite.

Fixed it for ya... Sorry, but the die hard MoPar guy in me can't let it go uncorrected...

 

[Redfin]

Fixed it for ya... Sorry, but the die hard MoPar guy in me can't let it go uncorrected...

I thought the end of 69 was the first for that body style?

 

[mdavlee]

288s are cool to hear run. Other than that I sell all of them I come across. Probably 9 or 10 total now counting non runners.

 

[paragonbuilder]

288s are cool to hear run. Other than that I sell all of them I come across. Probably 9 or 10 total now counting non runners.

What don't you like about them Mike?

 

[mdavlee]

What don't you like about them Mike?

Just other smoother saws with more power in the same class with parts easily had. They are pretty tough saws though like the 394/5 are too.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Anyone have a oem decomp 288 cylinder. My FIL picked up a 288 with no decomp and he can't start it. He would like to mill with it.


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[Mark71gtx]

I thought the end of 69 was the first for that body style?

It was probably introduced in late '69, but the model would be '70. 1970 was the first year for the E-body platform.

 

[Redfin]

It was probably introduced in late '69, but the model would be '70. 1970 was the first year for the E-body platform.

Gotcha, I work with a fella that has a 70' thats been stored in his garage over 20 yrs. I almost had him talked into selling a few years ago.

 

[treesmith]

Just other smoother saws with more power in the same class with parts easily had. They are pretty tough saws though like the 394/5 are too.

Got to admit, running the 288 feels special and I love it but for everyday it'd be a 661

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[Mark71gtx]

Gotcha, I work with a fella that has a 70' thats been stored in his garage over 20 yrs. I almost had him talked into selling a few years ago.

I have a 71 I have had since I was 15. Once I get the GTX finished up, it is next to get restored.

 

[Spike60]

Anyone have a oem decomp 288 cylinder. My FIL picked up a 288 with no decomp and he can't start it. He would like to mill with it.


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I have some new ones if you are interested; all tapped for a deco. $175 shipped.

Also have a Mako AM kit that's even less interesting with the new OEM prices. $50 if anyone wants it. Comes in the blue box with the shark on it to make it run even better.

 

[paragonbuilder]

I have some new ones if you are interested; all tapped for a deco. $175 shipped.

Also have a Mako AM kit that's even less interesting with the new OEM prices. $50 if anyone wants it. Comes in the blue box with the shark on it to make it run even better.

Great thanks! I'll ask him what he wants to do. Does the mako have a decomp? Your experience? Reliable?

 

[Spike60]

Mako has the deco. Can't say anything good or bad about them. Generally a hit and miss deal with kits from "over there". Probably fine for limited use, but not so much for lots of milling.

I just built a 288 with a new OEM kit. Lot's of compression and a nice runner with my farmer jones mod approach. (Had it at the GTG a couple weeks ago). These kits are made by Kolbenschmidt in their Brazilian plant. Real happy with the way that saw turned out.

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

I have some new ones if you are interested; all tapped for a deco. $175 shipped.

I'm practically drooling over here...

 

[paragonbuilder]

Mako has the deco. Can't say anything good or bad about them. Generally a hit and miss deal with kits from "over there". Probably fine for limited use, but not so much for lots of milling.

I just built a 288 with a new OEM kit. Lot's of compression and a nice runner with my farmer jones mod approach. (Had it at the GTG a couple weeks ago). These kits are made by Kolbenschmidt in their Brazilian plant. Real happy with the way that saw turned out.

Ok great! Thanks Bob!