Muffler modding and porting

[sawriffic]

I was reading a thread here the other day and someone, but I can't remember who, stated that his muffler modded 346 Husky ran better than another 346 that had been ported. Would it be due to a poor porting job? I am curious because I'm thinking of having my Stihl261 ported but don't want it wrecked by someone who does'nt know what they are doing or hands me a bill for porting but the saw has no noticeable gains in performance......Do I even know what I'm talking about? One thing I do know is that comming across this site has given me CAD.

 

[City Slicker]

Me too

Also thinking about purchasing ms261. What mods can be done to this saw? Has anyone modified theres?

 

[Iron man]

Just my opinion but I think modding a saw should be done for a competition saw.For regular use keep it stock and if its performance isn't adequate get a bigger saw.

 

[Slamm]

Also thinking about purchasing ms261. What mods can be done to this saw? Has anyone modified theres?

The saw modds well, its a little tricky to get all the power out of it, but Terry of Sawzilla makes a mean one.

I want to get one, but don't use the Modded 260 enough to justify another 50cc saw.

Sam

 

[nmurph]

Just my opinion but I think modding a saw should be done for a competition saw.For regular use keep it stock and if its performance isn't adequate get a bigger saw.

Say what, Fred????????

 

[Deets066]

Do a muffler mod, pull the base gasket (if clearance allows), a proper tune and a razor sharp chain. Will cut right along with 60cc saws all day and less weight.

 

[blsnelling]

A MS261 can be made into a monster.

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