084 or modded 372xpw?

[Banshee]

I'm looking into my X-mas present. I was thinking a new gun, but a new saw sure does sound good too.

If you guys had to choose what would you take? A good condition 084 with a 36" bar or a brand new cylinder ported 372xpw? Both saws have been on my wish list for some time. Price will be about the same on both give or take a few dollars.

Both won't see much work as my 395xp takes care of those duties.

 

[charlieh]

i run a standard 372xpw and its an awesome saw, I also have a muffler modded 084 which whilst being an animal of a saw, is only worth using on really big timber, the 372 with a 24" bar is a great saw, uses less fuel, gets used more regularly and is ideal for pretty much everything unless you live in an area where most tress are >36" i would go for the 372

 

[blsnelling]

A stock 084/088/MS880/3120 will not impress you, seriously.

 

[Banshee]

A stock 084/088/MS880/3120 will not impress you, seriously.

I know that for sure with my 3120xp, but I'd plan to have to worked over and from what I've gathered the 084 is the best big saw to modd.

 

[blsnelling]

Modded makes a mean beast out of a 084. Did you get a chance to run mine? If not, you should have asked. I don't mind at all. It really is just a toy though. A 372 would be far more practical. It just depends on what you want.

 

[Banshee]

Modded makes a mean beast out of a 084. Did you get a chance to run mine? If not, you should have asked. I don't mind at all. It really is just a toy though. A 372 would be far more practical. It just depends on what you want.

What does this word mean? I've seen it before on other forums, but not very often on AS.

 

[blsnelling]

What does this word mean? I've seen it before on other forums, but not very often on AS.

Then buy a 084, have it ported, and piped

 

[Banshee]

ported and piped. Yeah. I know what those words mean.

Hey, Brad you wouldn't know where I could find 2 projects saws do you? Looking for 90cc's or bigger running for not.

 

[blsnelling]

ported and piped. Yeah. I know what those words mean.

Hey, Brad you wouldn't know where I could find 2 projects saws do you? Looking for 90cc's or bigger running for not.

I don't have a line on anything right now. Sorry.

084s are definately less expensive than the 088 and 880. They're lighter as well. Mine has a .030 popup and relatively aggressive port timing. The exhaust and transfers were pretty high from the factory. It turns 14K and doesn't seem to mind it one bit. I built mine from the ground up, starting with NOS cases and new P&C.

 

[little possum]

I vote for both. That solves your dilemma. That way you dont have to choose. :jester:

 

[WoodChuck'r]

I'd say the 084. Although 9/10 AS members are going to suggest that you get the 372.

The 372 is a pretty sweet saw, but there's something to be said about them 084's....

 

[little possum]

I seen a 371 at the pawn shop

 

[2000ssm6]

Ported and piped 084. If you don't need it for work, build one for play.

 

[Banshee]

I just talked to the guy about the 084. He want's 700 and he's firm. He says it's perfect. Is it too much still?

The 372xpw will be close to 850. I can't see me spending that much for only 75cc's.

May go look at the 084 this weekend.

I did find a 385xp for 400. What do you guys think about this? I would have to rejug it with a 390xp for sure.

If I get the 385xp I can also get a 288xp with the extra cash left over.

 

[Cedarkerf]

I ran RiverratII's modded 084 is very impressive saw. With you list of saws seems you should steer twords the older collector saws.

 

[blsnelling]

I just talked to the guy about the 084. He want's 700 and he's firm. He says it's perfect. Is it too much still?

The 372xpw will be close to 850. I can't see me spending that much for only 75cc's.

May go look at the 084 this weekend.

I did find a 385xp for 400. What do you guys think about this? I would have to rejug it with a 390xp for sure.

If I get the 385xp I can also get a 288xp with the extra cash left over.

Perfect? If it's even close, it's worth more than that. Go for it!

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Dude, that's a great price IMO.

Go for the 084.

 

[brncreeper]

If given a choice, I would pick the 084.

 

[palogger]

The 084 is a great saw, cant vouch for the 372 never had the chance to run one.

 

[Saw Dr.]

There are TONS of 362/365/371/372 series saws around. You could build yourself one of them fairly cheap if you wanted. If the 084 is decent, I'd go with it. They don't come up too often in decent shape.