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  1. 01-15-2009, 07:58 PM #1
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    MS880 modding options

    Hello,
    After doing a bit of reading on this site seems like you guys may be able to help me out. I did a bit of searching but didn't come up with much on modding the 880.
    We're using this saw to package cut full lifts of lumber, usually coastal green hemlock, green doug fir and dry interior spruce.
    This saw cuts like crazy but sometimes just seems like it's lacking something. What would you suggest to get this thing REALLY going?
    Thanks for any help
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  2. 01-15-2009, 08:10 PM #2
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    not to sound like a smart ass, but keep that chain razor sharp... it's the best "mod" for your money (in the good words of burvol)
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    I was quite disappointed in my 084 stock. A woods port REALLY woke it up. It'll pull a 50" 3/8 bar with a 9-pin in oak now. Of coarse a 8-pin would have more torque.
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  4. 01-16-2009, 05:44 AM #4
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    Maybe sling'r will chime in. His 880 runs pretty good.

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    Here's mine with the 50" bar buried in Oak.

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  6. 01-16-2009, 07:16 AM #6
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    To get the MS880 REALLY going? Start with an 088 unlimited coil, and HT-7A carb. Follow up with a muffler mod.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brncreeper View Post
    To get the MS880 REALLY going? Start with an 088 unlimited coil, and HT-7A carb. Follow up with a muffler mod.
    Limited carbs and coils SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  8. 01-16-2009, 07:24 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by keywest View Post
    Hello,
    After doing a bit of reading on this site seems like you guys may be able to help me out. I did a bit of searching but didn't come up with much on modding the 880.
    We're using this saw to package cut full lifts of lumber, usually coastal green hemlock, green doug fir and dry interior spruce.
    This saw cuts like crazy but sometimes just seems like it's lacking something. What would you suggest to get this thing REALLY going?
    Thanks for any help
    It is gonna lack everything but torque and weight. Like mentioned before make sure you have really sharp chains. That indeed is the best mod.
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  9. 01-16-2009, 07:33 AM #9
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    You really need an adjustable carb and likely and 088 coil (non limited) before you can do much. Sure you could muffler mod on a limited coil but tuning would be a bit of a guessing game.

    After that a muffler mod will help.

    http://new.arboristsite.com/attachme...1&d=1210433845

    http://new.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=70952&d=1210434337

    Porting would gain a bit, but for a heavy duty work saw there are limits on just how big the porting gains can be and still keep it 100% reliable. It's an expensive cylinder to mess with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blsnelling View Post
    Limited carbs and coils SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Yep, and expensive too.
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    395XPW,390XP (mach-oneius ad chain-speedius)
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    EHP088, TW3120 (POWERUS MAXIUS)
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    new 088 coils may be getting hard to get too, they would rather sell you a limited 880 coil.
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  12. 01-16-2009, 07:42 AM #12
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    I suppose you could classify a smaller than .404 chain as being a horse power mod as well since a thinner kerf would take less power.
    If you do go with 3/8 chain, I'd watch closely for wear and stretching. Then hopefully replace it before it comes appart on you.
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    I too was gonna suggest the coil and carb option, just was not sure how serious the guys is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brncreeper View Post
    I suppose you could classify a smaller than .404 chain as being a horse power mod as well since a thinner kerf would take less power.
    If you do go with 3/8 chain, I'd watch closely for wear and stretching. Then hopefully replace it before it comes appart on you.
    I'm running 3/8 .063 on mine, 50" bar included. It doesn't see much use though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tree Sling'r View Post
    I too was gonna suggest the coil and carb option, just was not sure how serious the guys is.
    Did you buy your HT-7A new? I had a hard time getting mine (new), and it was expensive.
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    TW372,EHP375 (batoutahelious)
    NIB 372xpw, NIB MS440
    395XPW,390XP (mach-oneius ad chain-speedius)
    (2) MS660 (ACCELLERATII INCREDIBUS)
    EHP088, TW3120 (POWERUS MAXIUS)
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