I did stock for stock with 16" 3/8. 545 is on par with NE 346. The 550 was just tad ahead of the NE 346.
So I would think the 353 would be behind the 545 by same margin the NE 346 is over 353.
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I did stock for stock with 16" 3/8. 545 is on par with NE 346. The 550 was just tad ahead of the NE 346.
So I would think the 353 would be behind the 545 by same margin the NE 346 is over 353.
I ran my tree monkey 346ne & the 550 together one day & the TM 346 was noticeably stronger.
Ported is a whole different ball game. 346 ported all day. Add 357 carb and gain another 10% again. 
I dont do ported anymore and the wood has yet to complain it takes me a few seconds longer in a cut.
Stock for stock testing is 99% of users.
353 351 350 2 waiting in line for work.
I dont do ported anymore and the wood has yet to complain it takes me a few seconds longer in a cut.
Stock for stock testing is 99% of users.
353 351 350 2 waiting in line for work.
Both my ported have 357 carbs.
Eric howes
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How does the 550xp stack up against the 350,353, 346? Are the 340 and 345 similar to the 346/353? I see the cylinder will enter change. I have always been curious about these little saws. I kind of want to build one.
SawTroll
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The 340 and 345 aren't similar at all really, as they are "homeowner" class saws with a plastic case. That said, the 346xp top end actually can be mounted on them, if you use other assorted parts from the 350 and 346xp as well - and some sort of grinder. There are lots of old posts about this on here, so no reason to repeat the details.
The saws will of course not become a 346xp this way, as there is much more difference than just the top end - but they basically will cut like one, as the carb, intake and muffler is the same (when made at the same time), despite many other differences.
Woodblocker55
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Just add 353g info2006 .I put 3/8 bar and chain on it's a cutting monster. But little catch has to be below 40 f outside . She runs a bit hot but next will be get rid of the catalytic converter muffler . I haven't changed it because it running so good for a winter saw. Its been thru 12 years 120 cord . 2 bars and about 13 chains wore out.
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...or you could simply buy a 346xp, there's plenty around...
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