357xp Build with Meteor 47mm

[oddsawz]

I recall acquired a 357xp builder in pieces. My plan is to use a Meteor 47mm Piston/cylinder combo. I don’t have the crank stuffers with my parts. Would it be worth finding the stuffers to pair with this cylinder?

From what I’ve read, stuffers are definitely necessary when applied to the oem 357xp cylinder.

I may open up the transfers at the bottom some and deck the base by the gasket thickness.

 

[cuinrearview]

From what I’ve read, stuffers are definitely necessary when applied to the oem 357xp cylinder.

You should read more. Also, using the aftermarket jug kind of throws anything you've read about OEM parts out the window. Just sayin'

 

[Ketchup]

I recall acquired a 357xp builder in pieces. My plan is to use a Meteor 47mm Piston/cylinder combo. I don’t have the crank stuffers with my parts. Would it be worth finding the stuffers to pair with this cylinder?

From what I’ve read, stuffers are definitely necessary when applied to the oem 357xp cylinder.

I may open up the transfers at the bottom some and deck the base by the gasket thickness.

The stuffers move the power band up a bit and make it a little tighter. Many people remove them and I feel that makes better holding power at the lower rpms. I wouldn’t seek out the stuffers unless you’re building a racer.
Is the meteor jug a 357 or 359 design cylinder? If it’s the standard 47mm 359 style then I strongly recommend a used OEM jug over meteor. If it’s the arched transfer design of the 357 cylinder I would increase the tunnel volume and probably raise the lowers.
Theoretically, with the right port work the extra 1mm could make a stronger 357, but the OEM jugs are very good and the meteors aren’t. If you’re not planning on a fair bit of careful grinding, go OEM. If you are, beware Meteor plating.

 

[oddsawz]

It’s the 359 47mm with closed ports. Just something I have sitting around. The builder does come with an oem cylinder I just don’t know what shape it’s in.

Thanks for the response, I thought meteors may have been the next best thing

 

[oddsawz]

You should read more. Also, using the aftermarket jug kind of throws anything you've read about OEM parts out the window. Just sayin'

 

[farminkarman]

The stuffers move the power band up a bit and make it a little tighter. Many people remove them and I feel that makes better holding power at the lower rpms. I wouldn’t seek out the stuffers unless you’re building a racer.
Is the meteor jug a 357 or 359 design cylinder? If it’s the standard 47mm 359 style then I strongly recommend a used OEM jug over meteor. If it’s the arched transfer design of the 357 cylinder I would increase the tunnel volume and probably raise the lowers.
Theoretically, with the right port work the extra 1mm could make a stronger 357, but the OEM jugs are very good and the meteors aren’t. If you’re not planning on a fair bit of careful grinding, go OEM. If you are, beware Meteor plating.

I tried porting one of those 47mm 357xp style meteor cylinders....definitely a no-go. The plating lifted off bad as soon as I started trying to grind on it. $130+ went straight into the garbage after spending time cutting the squish band and cylinder base.

 

[Stump Shot]

I thought meteors may have been the next best thing

Good for a drop on as is replacement only, not for porting.

From what I’ve read, stuffers are definitely necessary when applied to the oem 357xp cylinder.

When you consider purchasing an OEM cylinder from Husqvarna for a 359, only the 357xp P&C is available...
You need a better source for learning material.

 

[oddsawz]

I honestly didn’t go down a rabbit hole with the stuffing research.

Good for a drop on as is replacement only, not for porting.

When you consider purchasing an OEM cylinder from Husqvarna for a 359, only the 357xp P&C is available...
You need a better source for learning material.

 

[oddsawz]

My next move will be to go oem cylinder/piston then. I really just wanted to build it stock. I had the meteor cylinder here and was just curious about what sort of saw I’d end up with.

Noted on the no port meteor. If anything I would just have the squish raised by machining the base.

Thanks for the contributions

 

[Ketchup]

The meteor piston is good. If you have it and not OEM I would use it.

 

[beaglebriar]

Good for a drop on as is replacement only, not for porting.

When you consider purchasing an OEM cylinder from Husqvarna for a 359, only the 357xp P&C is available...
You need a better source for learning material.

I’ve had zero luck finding an oem 357 cylinder online.

 

[farminkarman]

I’ve had zero luck finding an oem 357 cylinder online.

I have a feeling it will be the same with 346 cylinders here pretty soon

 

[beaglebriar]

I have a feeling it will be the same with 346 cylinders here pretty soon

I have a good supply of 346 stuff. Unfortunately I didn’t have the foresight to stock up on 357 parts.