I'v got some 056 mags... and i'm thinking it maybe fun to hot one up abit, port job, muffler mod,etc. anyone running one with similar mods, if so whats it like? worth it?
Cheers Phil.
Cheers Phil.
No the muffler is standard inside isn't very restrictive I have one with the cylinder off I was thinking about porting like most of the stihls there is plenty of room for porting how ever as much fun as they are to run the later models eg066 are lighter the av works better and they have more parts availability
Would you do the port job yourself ? or do you know someone here that can do it ?
Have a go yourself it's much more rewarding you can do basic widening on the lower transfers with a die grinder and carbide bit then match the muffler to the exhaust port and remove the knob in the intake port just make sure you bevel the edges
[SIZE=4[SIZE=6]Never remove the knob in the intake![/SIZE][/SIZE]
I have a pile of 045/056 parts that I can assemble a couple saws from, assuming any of the ignitions are ok.
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I had Treemonkey port my 056 magnum and it is a torque monster. Definitely doesn't have the speed of a newer big saw but it pulls a 32" bar buried in hard wood REALLY strong. Very fun to run. I let my wife run it and she started the cut with out having the dogs up against the wood, thought it was gonna pull her over. Very impressive saw. I'm not sure on all what he did for porting, I believe the muffler is unmolested except for and additional port out the front. I will post some pics when I get home on computer, not on my phone.[/QUOTE
Curiosity makes me ask With all the torque a Mag 56 has would it be logical to use a "9" tooth rim in place of an "8" tooth ? Seems this would be an expensive way when comparing rim prices but relatively economical in comparison to whittling into a NLA cylinder etc.. Magnum VS Magnum II saws went from 7 to 8 tooth in order to get chain speed up to make use of the torque. (So I believe -- but am very open to comment) I realize the Mag II is able to pull a long bar so then a 7 tooth would be appropriate for a 48" plus bar but a 9 tooth would Wake up a 20" bar and chain. Someday I will probably try this on one of my Nag II saws.
Has anyone had any "ADVERSE" issues with removing the cylinder Gasket??
I have seen the stainless exhaust screen with a larger weave to reduce the restriction.
I will reply then analyze next. Keep me in the loop if something develops ....There was a 056 cylinder on ebay a while back that looked a lot like this:
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That'll take you a few minutes!
Dennis Cahoon sent this one to Mastermind for him to mull over.
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