Should I try a muffler mod on my 262xp?

[GSP]

I have it stripped and am putting in a new OEM piston and also crank seals.I've never rebuilt or muffler modded before. All of this is new to me.I've heard before that the 262 mods aren't that much of a gain as the mufflers aren't restricted as the newer saws.Is this right? Any info. on how to mod would be great.

 

[sawinredneck]

I think some gains, minor, can be made with porting work, but a muffler mod will gain so little it will hardly be noticible.
Stock, that saw is kind of hard to beat without some MAJOR working over.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

I was going to mod mine but I dont think I am going to now. The saw has a ton of power as is, and I really like the way it sounds right now. I never thought I would find a saw that did not need a muffler mod but this is the saw.

 

[GSP]

Thanks redneck and huskyman.I think I will just leave it.

 

[stihl 440]

leave it!

Leave it, it's good!:greenchainsaw: