Stihl Thoughts?

[Loony661]

Hey all, debating between having my MS 361 R ported or selling that and buying a new MS 462... weight is nearly identical, obviously they are 12cc’s apart and also about a HP different in stock form. Whatcha think?! Stick $300 or so into the already-owned saw, or just flat out upgrade to the 462?!

 

[JimBear]

http://opeforum.com/threads/worlds-first-fully-for-sale-trio-of-stihl-awesomeness-updated.19530/

Here’s a new 462 adjustable carb version, shipped to your door. Just go this route. You won’t regret it.

 

[Spladle160]

I guess it kind of depends on what you're using it for primarily. I have a 361 with a base gasket delete and a muffler mod and a stock 462r. The 361 is noticeably lighter does 90% of everything I need and does it well. The 462 is just enough to notice heavier does 93% of everything I need, does 80% of it faster and more fun. It makes the 361 just a really nice competent do it all saw. My answer is to port the 462 for even more fun.

 

[MG porting]

462 if you got the money why not.

 

[TreeLife]

The 462 is overall a vast improvement. Its an excellent powerhead if you can afford one!

 

[Flying_Dutchman]

I don't have much experience with the 361, but I really like my 462, and I haven't even had it ported yet.

 

[drf256]

The weight filled with fluids isn’t quite so identical, but the 462 is one hell of a saw with roughly 20% more displacement (59 vs 72cc). The 361 is noticeably lighter.

Really depends on what you are cutting and if you are a PRO or just firewood.

I’d vote to buy a 462 and port both.

I see you’re running a 25” bar on your 361. A 462 will blow its doors off.

 

[CR888]

'No replacement for ..........' get a 462.

 

[BonScott46]

I would take an 044 over either of those saws...

 

[XP_Slinger]

462 is flat out impressive. If some extra weight isn’t an issue I’d upgrade.

 

[Spladle160]

We keep talking about the extra weight and yes it weighs more and feels like it weighs more but to me it's just enough to be obviously noticeable. Not a big difference, just more.

 

[Stump Shot]

The weight filled with fluids isn’t quite so identical, but the 462 is one hell of a saw with roughly 20% more displacement (59 vs 72cc). The 361 is noticeably lighter.

Really depends on what you are cutting and if you are a PRO or just firewood.

I’d vote to buy a 462 and port both.

I see you’re running a 25” bar on your 361. A 462 will blow its doors off.

 

[Loony661]

Thanks guys. I'm not too concerned with the weight of the 462. Actually, I'm more worried that if I buy the 462, my 661 will sit more than I would like it too when I fell trees during the occasional logging I do. That being said, my 661 is my main felling and bucking saw. I love it! There are definitely days when it gets heavier than I would like, but for most, the power outshines the weight.. Which brings me to the 361: I acquired that saw and put the wrap handle kit on it, with the intentions of using it for felling when I'm on some very steep sidehills, obviously because it's lighter than the 661. However, it's power is fair for it's engine size, but leaves more to be desired... Which is why I have been debating having the 361 work ported, or just stepping up..

 

[huskyboy]

Port the 361, a 60 and 90cc is a good plan. Upgrade the 361 oiler to the 460 oiler. It bolts on and is a little improvement over the terrible 361 oiler.

 

[Stump Shot]

Thanks guys. I'm not too concerned with the weight of the 462. Actually, I'm more worried that if I buy the 462, my 661 will sit more than I would like it too when I fell trees during the occasional logging I do. That being said, my 661 is my main felling and bucking saw. I love it! There are definitely days when it gets heavier than I would like, but for most, the power outshines the weight.. Which brings me to the 361: I acquired that saw and put the wrap handle kit on it, with the intentions of using it for felling when I'm on some very steep sidehills, obviously because it's lighter than the 661. However, it's power is fair for it's engine size, but leaves more to be desired... Which is why I have been debating having the 361 work ported, or just stepping up..

Correct answer around here is buy more saw's and have them all ported, you'll catch on sooner enough.

 

[dmb2613]

If you get a 462, and that is what I would do, get the M Tronic you will not regret it

 

[stihl livin]

Is there anyone near you with a 462 that you could try out? Where are you located as maybe we can find someone close by then.

 

[Stump Shot]

Is there anyone near you with a 462 that you could try out? Where are you located as maybe we can find someone close by then.

Enable, good plan, I like it!

 

[Flying_Dutchman]

How long of a bar do you run on the 661?

 

[stihl livin]

Enable, good plan, I like it!

I was going to mention the 500 but you know that is still unavailable here in the states so figured that wasn’t an option