One more shootout discussion: 288xp vs 390xp

[mdavlee]

Factory freak or Mike-ified??

One I ported

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Now that I think about it, I don't really see too many posts about guys porting those.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

BTW, is that a 28" bar on that 288 @Chainsaw Jim ??

It's 32"

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Here's a few orange saws in a row, all running same bar and chain.
I got the 288 tuned and the chain is perfect.
The 576 is on the first run after the build several months ago. It's sounding like it is just a bit over-advanced on the ignition.

 

[rattler]

looks dang good Jim.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Here's a few orange saws in a row...
I got the 288 tuned and the chain is perfect.
The 576 is on the first run after the build several months ago. It's sounding like it is just a bit over-advanced on the ignition.

Good running saws Jim! The 288 and 390 seemed to be about even. And of course the 394 has that grunt that just doesn't let the chain stop. Nice video man. I'd be curious to see how the 576 stacks up with a little less timing, still looked strong.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Good running saws Jim! The 288 and 390 seemed to be about even. And of course the 394 has that grunt that just doesn't let the chain stop. Nice video man. I'd be curious to see how the 576 stacks up with a little less timing, still looked strong.

I feel like the 288 is the strongest one of the group. I put the same load on all three of the larger saws and the 288 is the only one that didn't slow the slightest bit. I don't think that's too shabby considering it still needs to get through break in to reach peak power.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I feel like the 288 is the strongest one of the group. I put the same load on all three of the larger saws and the 288 is the only one that didn't slow the slightest bit. I don't think that's too shabby considering it still needs to get through break in to reach peak power.

It did sound good, can't wait to get mine put together. But I'm gonna leave it stock for a while so I can get a feel for it before I grind on the cylinder. Might do a MM and gasket delete right away though.

 

[birddogtg]

576-38.77 sec-----288-33.17 sec----390 30.25 sec----394 31.85 sec

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Nice vid Jim, thanks for sharing. That's the kind of wood needed to really let the big dogs flex their muscle

 

[mdavlee]

576-38.77 sec-----288-33.17 sec----390 30.25 sec----394 31.85 sec

Real close to what I timed.

 

[Bluefish]

Here's a few orange saws in a row, all running same bar and chain.
I got the 288 tuned and the chain is perfect.
The 576 is on the first run after the build several months ago. It's sounding like it is just a bit over-advanced on the ignition.

That video was big fun. All three of those larger saws were beefy as hell. Good work and thanks for sharing...

Russ

 

[Toad22t]

Can someone enlighten me on the eliminator top covers? I'm just wondering what the difference is between it and a regular high top cover.

From my understanding, husky bought the rights to the eliminator kit.

 

[Toad22t]

I preferred my hacked up 385
over my rattler 288. Not because of performance, but because of the feel. Both saws were very strong.

Here is a video of them both.

 

[Bluefish]

Those will both make you smile Adam, thanks for sharing...

Russ

 

[Toad22t]

Those will both make you smile Adam, thanks for sharing...

Russ

They both did. Unfortunately I dont have the 288 anymore. If I get another though it will be heading back down to @rattler.

 

[rattler]

They both did. Unfortunately I dont have the 288 anymore. If I get another though it will be heading back down to @rattler.

Anytime Adam send it on my Freind

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[Normzilla]

I have had most of the top saws in my hands, and the biggest. The 288s have never let me down, or ever left me feeling I was lacking in saw. Get whichever ends up being a good deal or but 390 or 288

 

[rocco490]

Seems like the 390 is faster and smoother more refined but the 288 is stronger and a lot tougher more durable.

 

[rocco490]

and you will be hard pressed to beat the sound of a nice 288