266SE vs 372xp ported ?

[tntblaster14]

I have a 266SE w/ the larger carb and a 372xp non x torq.. both are good work saws and I want to have one of them ported/base delete/muff mod etc (can't afford to do both right now).

Any reasons as to why one would be a better performer than the other w/ a 20-24" bar in PA/MD hardwoods?

I mainly drop trees around the farm, and cut up firewood (cherry, maple, oak, elm, locust, hedgeapple, some pines).. I don't want a shelf queen but rather a good grunt work saw.

 

[Onan18]

A lot more power potential in a 372, but before you send it off and spend the money on a high end port job, check out the "Spike60 Special" mod on one of weimedogs' videos. There is a significant gain that can be had by anyone with a dremel and a couple of hours.

Joe

 

[trappermike]

Then 372 has vastly superior cylinder ports so it is the one to use.Too bad the larger HS carb you put on your 266 will not fit your 372.But the 372 will make much more power with mods.