Builder’s favorite build?

[jacktheripper]

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.

Don’t forget Toyota! How about the 2UZ-FE or the 5VZ-FE? I would put the 2UZ in the category of one of the most overbuilt engines of all time… it’s a 4.7L DOHC iron block, forged rod, v8 that makes 220 HP and has several documented cases of exceeding a MILLION miles

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Don’t forget Toyota! How about the 2UZ-FE or the 5VZ-FE? I would put the 2UZ in the category of one of the most overbuilt engines of all time… it’s a 4.7L DOHC iron block, forged rod, v8 that makes 220 HP and has several documented cases of exceeding a MILLION miles

I'm looking for a truck and it's going to have that 2UZ-FE! Man is that easy to work on!

 

[hisport]

Don’t forget Toyota! How about the 2UZ-FE or the 5VZ-FE? I would put the 2UZ in the category of one of the most overbuilt engines of all time… it’s a 4.7L DOHC iron block, forged rod, v8 that makes 220 HP and has several documented cases of exceeding a MILLION miles

Amazing engine - the 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8. My '02 Tundra just passed 200K miles; purrs like a kitten, smooth and quiet. Has never used a drop of oil; never given a moment's trouble. I should probably buy a new truck, but can't think of a single one I'd prefer - they all seem too gaudy, flashy, etc.
Chainsaw-wise, my 30 year old Stihl 026 is sorta' the same. Dead reliable; gets the job done with zero fuss.
On your hot saw questionnaire, how about some 80's Canadian muscle? My (restored) Pioneer P51 (82cc) will put a lot of modern saws right back on the trailer; plus, it's just cool as hell...

 

[redneckhillbilly]

has anyone sucessfully converted a 592 to carb with 585 parts?
does the autotune carb on a 592 not flow sufficient air, and that hinders what all can be done with them?

 

[farminkarman]

has anyone sucessfully converted a 592 to carb with 585 parts?
does the autotune carb on a 592 not flow sufficient air, and that hinders what all can be done with them?

I'm not sure there would be much to gain in doing that. If you could get an unlimited coil to work with an adjustable carb, then you could probably get the 592 to make some real gains.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

so its mainly the coil limiting it, I can see that, if higher RPM's are not possible you can probably only do soo much, are the 585 coils limited to the same RPM?

 

[farminkarman]

so its mainly the coil limiting it, I can see that, if higher RPM's are not possible you can probably only do soo much, are the 585 coils limited to the same RPM?

I'm not sure on that... @srcarr52 would probably know

 

[srcarr52]

so its mainly the coil limiting it, I can see that, if higher RPM's are not possible you can probably only do soo much, are the 585 coils limited to the same RPM?

Yes, mainly the coil but the autotune seems to start to add fuel right around the rpm limit.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

i was just curious, probably cannot interchange them due to the autotune stuff the 592 has, yesterday I ran my cousins 585 right next to my 592 and you really cannot tell them apart powerwise.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

Yes, mainly the coil but the autotune seems to start to add fuel right around the rpm limit.

it seems the autotune saws will hold a higher rpm in the cut if you let it hit the limiter than proceed to bury the bar, its hard to explain but you gotta floor it for a mila second than drop the bar in the log.

 

[Lonewolf74]

Good discussion guy’s!

I was curious on what people would say and I’m a little surprised there wasn’t more mention of the bigger Stihl’s like a 044, 066 or 661.

I’ll admit I’m a Husky fan but I was gonna get a 661 or a 592 built if more people thought either could out cut a built 395.

 

[farminkarman]

Good discussion guy’s!

I was curious on what people would say and I’m a little surprised there wasn’t more mention of the bigger Stihl’s like a 044, 066 or 661.

I’ll admit I’m a Husky fan but I was gonna get a 661 or a 592 built if more people thought either could out cut a built 395.

my suggestion is to get a 661 or 395 and send it to @tree monkey or @huskihl, or one of the other builders on this site.

 

[Ketchup]

Good discussion guy’s!

I was curious on what people would say and I’m a little surprised there wasn’t more mention of the bigger Stihl’s like a 044, 066 or 661.

I’ll admit I’m a Husky fan but I was gonna get a 661 or a 592 built if more people thought either could out cut a built 395.

Either of the newest 90cc offerings will be more user friendly than a 395. If you’re running a 36” bar a lot, I would probably get one of those. But if you’re swapping in and out of 42” or 48” terrain, 395 is the only 90cc saw I would recommend. All three are exceptional saws.

Porting favorites are definitely about gains, but they’re also about ease of assembly, simplicity of modification and performance qualities like ease of use. So a porter’s preference may not be your preference.

 

[Lonewolf74]

my suggestion is to get a 661 or 395 and send it to @tree monkey or @huskihl, or one of the other builders on this site.

I have a 390 built by Scott and know his work is top notch.

For my next built saw I’m kinda wanting to give @stumpshot a try just cus he’s somewhat local.

 

[Jazzlesaurus]

Don’t forget Toyota! How about the 2UZ-FE or the 5VZ-FE? I would put the 2UZ in the category of one of the most overbuilt engines of all time… it’s a 4.7L DOHC iron block, forged rod, v8 that makes 220 HP and has several documented cases of exceeding a MILLION miles

My 2006 2UZ 4Runner has 235000 miles on it, 6,000 of them (roughly) are aired down traversing VT, NH, ME class 4/6 roads, and local trails in MA. I've towed up to 5000 lbs with it, parked it for 3 months, then fire it up, load it with gear and head straight into the woods for a week of wheeling with the buddies. Amazing machine. I liked it so much I got a 3UR Tundra.