Builder’s favorite build?

[Lonewolf74]

So just for fun I’m wondering what the saw builder’s out there think is their favorite saw to build?

What saw can you make the strongest within it’s class of saw?

What saw sees the biggest gains over stock?

What’s gonna be the all out fastest saw in average wood and/or big wood?

Of course I’m kinda talking modified work saws and not all out race saws but tell us about whatever you think is cool!

 

[huskihl]

346, 365, 390, 7900, 500i

 

[Dolkitafreak]

3120’s make my heart go pitter patter. 3 cube race saws are probably my favorite.

 

[RCBS]

Great thread OP.

 

[srcarr52]

It's probably obvious but it's the Husky 395 for me.

 

[Lonewolf74]

It's probably obvious but it's the Husky 395 for me.

Here’s one I’m really curious on…

From what I’ve seen they’re ain’t too much out there touching a properly built 395…but what about a well built 593?

I know the 5 series husky’s don’t get the love the 2 and 3 series did but do you think a built 593 could walk by a built 395???

 

[Jusgunn3]

346, 365, 390, 7900, 500i

I have the first 3, maybe a 7900 is in my future…

 

[srcarr52]

Here’s one I’m really curious on…

From what I’ve seen they’re ain’t too much out there touching a properly built 395…but what about a well built 593?

I know the 5 series husky’s don’t get the love the 2 and 3 series did but do you think a built 593 could walk by a built 395???

The autotune and the limited coil on the Husky 592 hold it back tremendously.

 

[farminkarman]

Here’s one I’m really curious on…

From what I’ve seen they’re ain’t too much out there touching a properly built 395…but what about a well built 593?

I know the 5 series husky’s don’t get the love the 2 and 3 series did but do you think a built 593 could walk by a built 395???

A well built 395 isn't going to be ousted by a 592 as pointed out by Shaun below. I do think there is a chance that a well built ms661 could out cut a ported 395xp, but that would probably depend on who built which saw. FYI, Shaun is the king of the 395, and has some really strong builds out there.

The autotune and the limited coil on the Husky 592 hold it back tremendously.

 

[Sloughfoot]

Ported two. HP, torque throttle response, starting all improved dramatically with the first. May have caught a touch of porting hubris. 2nd one cultivated humility.

 

[farminkarman]

While not one of my favorite saws to port, the Stihl ms362 can gain a ton. I was able to pick up 43% on power (6.6hp dyno tested) with long-bar timing numbers. With sportier numbers, I was able to get another 15% reduction in cut times on the same saw when the owner decided it couldn't oil a 28". Much of the same applies to the ms400, although they are obviously stronger yet.

 

[Sloughfoot]

While not one of my favorite saws to port, the Stihl ms362 can gain a ton. I was able to pick up 43% on power (6.6hp dyno tested) with long-bar timing numbers. With sportier numbers, I was able to get another 15% reduction in cut times on the same saw when the owner decided it couldn't oil a 28". Much of the same applies to the ms400, although they are obviously stronger yet.

Got an itch to build and port an ms400.

 

[Stump Shot]

So just for fun I’m wondering what the saw builder’s out there think is their favorite saw to build?

For the fun of building the 346xp was the best with all the numerous options available with cylinder size and parts swapping from it's bigger brother 357xp.

What saw can you make the strongest within it’s class of saw?

Generally speaking, with my two-hand power-O-meter, I'll give you my top three in no particular order.
550xp, 346xp, MS261
MS361, 562xp, 357xp
372xp, 572xp, early 044
MS461, 7900, 500i
395xp, 592xp, MS661

What saw sees the biggest gains over stock?

660, 7900, 7310, MS362

What’s gonna be the all out fastest saw in average wood and/or big wood?

Average wood - MS461
Big wood - 395xp

Here’s one I’m really curious on…

From what I’ve seen they’re ain’t too much out there touching a properly built 395…but what about a well built 593?

I know the 5 series husky’s don’t get the love the 2 and 3 series did but do you think a built 593 could walk by a built 395???

The 592xp is nipping at the heels of the 395xp and one heck of a saw, would also be my pick for one to run all day. The 395's brutish power is going to be hard to beat though, someday a new challenger will make the cut.

 

[EFSM]

I know Echo’s don’t get much love on here, but…
the 7310 gains some insane power ported (the only modern closed 6-transfer saw AFAIK), and with their lightweight (non-strato) piston the engines last forever. No electronics either, for better or worse. Echo leaves a frustrating amount on the table with them. Thanks, EPA.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I'm gonna drop a hot one here! The MS441C or regular carburetor. I think a saw of that build complexity SHOULD have left the factory alot stronger and I've built 2 ( working on 3rd) that really responded to some simple port work. Others give in pretty quick because of the difficulty of assembly but man do they run strong with some work in basic engine principles.
I really like the 10 series McCullochs and 288xp.

 

[farminkarman]

I'm gonna drop a hot one here! The MS441C or regular carburetor. I think a saw of that build complexity SHOULD have left the factory alot stronger and I've built 2 ( working on 3rd) that really responded to some simple port work. Others give in pretty quick because of the difficulty of assembly but man do they run strong with some work in basic engine principles.
I really like the 10 series McCullochs and 288xp.

I’ve never worked on a 441, but if they are an overgrown ms362, then I could see them getting big gains over stock.

 

[jacob j.]

I know Echo’s don’t get much love on here, but…
the 7310 gains some insane power ported (the only modern closed 6-transfer saw AFAIK), and with their lightweight (non-strato) piston the engines last forever. No electronics either, for better or worse. Echo leaves a frustrating amount on the table with them. Thanks, EPA.

Echo left a lot on the table with pretty much every motor they ever made - even the ones for Asia only. It's the Japanese way.

That's why the L-24/26/28 motors from the 1970's Nissan Z cars will go 300k with regular maintenance. Nissan designed a motor capable
of 500 horse and then detuned it.

 

[Stump Shot]

I’ve never worked on a 441,

Consider yourself lucky. Lol

 

[Ketchup]

Favorite saws to port:
2511t, 4910, 346NE, 400, 461, 462, 371, 500, 390, 661, 395, 2100, 3120.
I might have forgotten a few.

 

[EFSM]

Echo left a lot on the table with pretty much every motor they ever made - even the ones for Asia only. It's the Japanese way.

That's why the L-24/26/28 motors from the 1970's Nissan Z cars will go 300k with regular maintenance. Nissan designed a motor capable
of 500 horse and then detuned it.

Yeah I know all about the reliability. I’m sitting in my 2012 Camry right now.