3120XP fully adjustable carb

[JCMLAS0000]

So I contacted @Mastermind about purchasing a carb that's been converted to be adjustable on the high side for 3120XP. I did so because it was my understanding he knew and performed the process.
I'm considering buying a new 3120XP, but it's a no go without a fully adjustable carb.
The boss says he's too busy to do the conversion himself, so on his recommendation I'm opening a thread to those he said he has trained to do the conversion.
I need an idea of the carb cost, and
if there are install issues.
Is it a new carb purchase or a core swap deal from the new saw?
It's a new saw I'm looking at , so I want a new carb.
On another subject, is the 272 coil a direct swap to get away from the limited coil? Is there a better black coil to use?
And approximately what would a safe max no load be for this saw?
Not even sure I'm buying the new saw, but without a fully adjustable carb I know I'm not.
I'm open to hearing from those with the carb conversion skills I don't have.

 

[davidwyby]

@huskihl

 

[huskihl]

I can do the carb, but I’m a couple months out. 272 coil is unlimited and a direct swap

 

[rogue60]

Just get a ms881. The 3120 and steel muffler ms880 have been left behind in the EPA dark ages...

 

[JCMLAS0000]

I can do the carb, but I’m a couple months out. 272 coil is unlimited and a direct swap

Much appreciated. PM sent.

 

[drf256]

I can tell you first hand that an adjustable carb and 272 coil make the 3120 a different animal. I’ve milled with mine, with .404 x 36, free spooling at 13500-14k with no problem.

IMHO, let Kev do his thing inside the cylinder if that saw is there anyway. @Moparmyway massaged mine. The muffler needs a fair amount of work to uncork it as well.

The AF plate will need some love too with epoxy to allow the use of the adjustable carb.

 

[JCMLAS0000]

Hi Doc. Haven't decided for sure if I'm a buyer yet. Should I decide to be, I believe you're right that I've found the carb man.
The rest I think I can do. Not sure about breaking the plating right now should I go through with it. Buying the saw will break me enough. Thanks for the advice and experience. I'll definitely take it into consideration.

 

[Evansaw]

Just get a ms881. The 3120 and steel muffler ms880 have been left behind in the EPA dark ages...

That's exactly the best answer
881 is the saw

 

[JCMLAS0000]

Thanks for all the time and help @ huskil. It's very much appreciated.