I'm confused. I know I'm going to catch of flack for this, but seriously. How is this kit an improvement if it has so many serious problems. Squish is .048"-.061" with a gasket. Not only is that WAY excessive in clearance, but it varies .013". The exhaust port roof is admittedly way too flat. The intake port shape is way off. I just don't understand why we are praising changes that do nothing to address the real problems. Ceramic coating does nothing to address these issues. I'M NOT JUST HERE TO RAIN ON YOUR PARADE! Tell them to fix the foundational design flaws first. I don't care what kind of warranty they offer if the initial quality isn't there. That topend is worth a whole lot less than the rest of the saw should it grenade and take everything else out. Unfortunately, I speak from experience
WOW... wake up this morning, have a coffee and check the site... not only did this thread blow up, so did Brad!
I'm testing the coating, nothing more. Without a test how can there be improvements? Rarely is a first try perfect...
You have taken no chances and continue to do so, I wished your efforts to improve the quality and functions of a cylinder were directed to a company who listen to your "experience" instead of it being wasted on deaf ears. Nikasil was "new" at one time and now is the preferred coating, who tested that... someone did.
Companies want an innovative product, cutting edge design and later refine that approach to develop a solid market. They start somewhere... I just wished that every time one of these threads came up... normally started my me, you didn't take it so personal. Several years ago when you tested that Meteor kit that was so bad, if that input actually was used, where would we be now? A five year head start ... wow, the potential!
This is a test of the coating, to see if the kit will run "as is" out of the box. Not everybody will buy one of these or get it ported... we are a VERY small percentage of users, most just want a kit at a reduced rate, easy to install and last a while to feel like we "got a good deal".... that's it. They could care less of port shape... you want it perfect, they want to sell a cylinder that is acceptable, a cost effective replacement... nothing more.
We can help them or just run them down and get ... another pile of
oop: WHEN I wake up every morning I choose to have a good day and help someone have a better day... and probably why they asked me.
This company gets an honest test with real conditions. I get to give them feedback and influence that product. My tree guys get a freebie, may not be as good as one of your saws, but it should cut wood and make him money. It could be a great product and maybe, just maybe........ become the industry standard. This coating, the flat exhaust roof, excessive heat that melts pistons.... the end to ring damage, ports may become square with little beveling, never buy another cylinder.....That's worth the risk in my book!
Have you called Stihl and asked them to fix their functional design yet... after all, that is why you port cylinders isn't it... to correct a functional design? Your directing your talent in the wrong direction, I say that because I know your a very smart man and very talented in this type of work, years ahead of most!
Aftermarket companies are here to stay gentleman, here because of failing OEM products, cheaper production costs, competition in the market, advanced production technologies and ....
I'm having another cup of coffee..... good morning to you all..... it's a beautiful day!
