Anyone Port a MS 362 C-M???

[Locust Cutter]

I really hope you do get your 362 ported as I'm very curious to see how it responds. I would bet that you would be blown away in terms of acceleration and rpm's in the cut. Do it. It just might out-run a ported 562...

 

[cre10]

Well that and the 9010 Dolmar...The 372 is a screamer, although it's a totally different theory of operation than a 460/1 or the 9010... It has plenty of torque, but the 372 is all about RPM and high-end running. Think Blue-printed 327, 302 or an Indy car. The 460/1 and similar saws are more akin to a 454 or 460. Hammer the pedal and let the torque do the talking. The 9010 is along that line. It seems to run noticeably faster than a stock one, but it seems to pull like a Peterbilt for the 2 tanks I've been able to run through it so far (I received it 3 days before having shoulder surgery). I should be running it soon and have access to a quarter section of ground with somewhere between 18-30 LARGE Hedge trees. One is around 50"+ DBH. That tree will be the real test and I'll know a lot more about that saw then.

Hedge will make a man or boy out of it

 

[Locust Cutter]

Yes, it tends to have that effect on power equipment... There is no faking or excuses when cutting hedge.

 

[cre10]

Yes, it tends to have that effect on power equipment... There is no faking or excuses when cutting hedge.

Cutting hedge is a love and hate relationship. Love to burn it, hate to cut it

 

[MustangMike]

I really hope you do get your 362 ported as I'm very curious to see how it responds. I would bet that you would be blown away in terms of acceleration and rpm's in the cut.

I think you will get your wish soon enough, your comments about running a ported 562 were the last straw. The plan is to have it done before my busy tax season ends on 4/15. Thanks for the explanation on the other saws. Was not familiar with the 9010, but my brother has a 460. I like your analogy in the previous post, those 044s & 372 do like to scream, but I'm sure a lot of people running smaller saws will be shocked you compare 70 cc saws to small blocks!

Having built many engines back it the day (289, 351 C, 390 & Ford 427), and driving rigs when I worked for the moving company, I really appreciate your analogy, it was spot on. The 351 C with the big ports & valves thrived on RPMs, the 427 was a torque monster from 1,000 to 6,800, and the 390 with a more aggressive cam was faster than both of them. All 3 were faster than my Stock 68 428 CJ (I know I should have kept it, I know, I know).

Looking forward to your report on the big saw, and that 562 when you get it done.

 

[Mastermind]

Why am I having visions of a ported big bore??? Seems like that would go perfectly with my other 2 saws.

When I think of big bores, I think of crappy Chinese castings, and piston failures. We'll be using an OEM cylinder most likely.

 

[MustangMike]

When I think of big bores, I think of crappy Chinese castings, and piston failures. We'll be using an OEM cylinder most likely.

That is why you are so busy, there is no replacement for experience!

 

[Mastermind]

There are some good AM replacement cylinders out there......but in the big bores all I've seen that I liked were the 372XP 52mm kit that weedeaterman, and Matt sell. The 7900 85cc kit they have is pretty damn nice too.

 

[tlandrum]

don't forget to mention the brittle rings and crappy circlips. coupled with less power and performance most often than the oem original size bore

 

[Mastermind]

Yep....spot on in most cases Terry. Bigger ain't normally better.

 

[MustangMike]

I get the picture, Thanks, both of you. I had seen a lot of people posting about using big bore kits on 12 mm 044s and 440 on this website. I have never done it, and was not familiar with the problems. Good to know for everyone out there. I guess if you want a 460/461, you have to find one.