New 346xp and CS2171 non cat mufflers?

[orange fever]

I have just bought a new 346XP and a new CS2171. Should I put non-cat mufflers on them and where are they available from/price? Thanks for any help.

 

[2000ssm6]

I don't think the 2171 has a cat but it can't be any slower.

Check to see if your 346 is a "e-tech". The gas cap will be green and the starter housing will be labeled "e-tech" if so. That would mean it has a cat muffler....

 

[Woodie]

First step: Make sure you have a cat on them in the first place!

You don't have one on the 2171 as a matter of fact, and there's a chance you don't have one on the 346 either.

There was a thread posted a few weeks/months ago as to how to tell whether or not the new 346 had a cat...you might look that one up and see.

When I get my 2153, it will have the cat unceremoniously ripped off and thrown in a dumpster.

Enjoy that saw combo...that's what I'll have as soon as the 2153 lands stateside!

 

[Woodie]

I don't think the 2171 has a cat but it can't be any slower.

Don't mind 2K...he was dropped as a child.

 

[orange fever]

slow brain fast fingers

I guess I typed before I thought. My CS2171 has more power than I need as it is, that thing is STRONG! My 346 is not an e-tech. I'll go back to sleep now.

 

[2000ssm6]

Don't mind 2K...he was dropped as a child.

Thanks for the diagnosis Dr. Wood, I have wondered what was wrong with me.

btw that is your job right? To look at wood all day?

 

[redwing2]

My new 346xp 50cc does not say e-tec but it did have a cat muffler and a green cap. Bailey's has the replacement muffler for $36.00 just bought one.

 

[2000ssm6]

stir the pot.......

Well, I be dayumm. That was how the old 346 was "indentified", I thought.

Why not just buy a ms260 and not have to worry?:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Woodie]

Why not just buy a ms260 and not have to worry?

Pride would be my number one reason.



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[bookerdog]

Pride would be my number one reason.



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I don't know if 2k understands that word. You might have to put that in terms he would understand. Wait what am I talking about its a stihl camp zombie never mind.

 

[2000ssm6]

Took you losers long enough. You 2 know you want a 260, fess up.

 

[Stihl here]

Stihl camp zombie, I like the sound of that!!! I have to agree with 2000 here that you guys really want a ms260 or oldie but goodie 026 classic!!! Then you will have a saw that lasts for years and won't have that cat issue!!!:greenchainsaw:

 

[redwing2]

I unloaded my 026 for this saw. and IMO it is a better saw for my money. $ for $ it is a better deal.( PS the mother in law is a classic but I ain't going out looking for a new one of those either)

 

[2000ssm6]

I unloaded my 026 for this saw. and IMO it is a better saw for my money. $ for $ it is a better deal.( PS the mother in law is a classic but I ain't going out looking for a new one of those either)

LOL at the mother in law!

Don't take me wrong, I think the 346 and 5100 are great saws. I have 2 026s and they get the job done, quick too. They may be expensive but you know they are built like a tank. Maybe after Tom's review I will change my mind.

I'm gonna hold out for the 261 though, just to kick Dr. Wood and bookerdawg right in da mouth.

Oh, and Nanny too, I'm sure I have a stock saw around here somewhere.....

 

[Woodie]

stir the pot.......

Stir? If we're talkin' about a 260, that pot's gonna get shaken, not stirred.




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[bookerdog]

I'm gonna hold out for the 261 though, just to kick Dr. Wood and bookerdawg .....

All thats going to get kicked is your butt by the one that wears the pants in your family (Your girlfriend) for getting another stihl.

 

[Ole Farmerbuck]

My new 346xp 50cc does not say e-tec but it did have a cat muffler and a green cap. Bailey's has the replacement muffler for $36.00 just bought one.

Does it have the silver clutch cover?

 

[2000ssm6]

Stir? If we're talkin' about a 260, that pot's gonna get shaken, not stirred.




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You are confusing the 260 with a red concrete saw, Uhhhh, I mean what they call a chainsaw....

 

[2000ssm6]

All thats going to get kicked is your butt by the one that wears the pants in your family (Your girlfriend) for getting another stihl.

She knows what runs good 'round here, it's orange and white.:monkey:

 

[bookerdog]

She knows what runs good 'round here, it's orange and white.:monkey:

She does know thats why she's the king with her huskys and your the queen wait a second jester with your stihls