357xp

[Lionsfan]

Decide I'd really like another 3 series saw. Tell me what I need to know about the 357xp, yeah's and nay's. I will say upfront, I don't want a new auto-tune, even if the price is right.

 

[Preacher Mike]

Decide I'd really like another 3 series saw. Tell me what I need to know about the 357xp, yeah's and nay's. I will say upfront, I don't want a new auto-tune, even if the price is right.

Good saw. Don’t rule out the 359.

 

[Ozhoo]

Awesome saw, 4hp, good oiler, not the lightest in class at 13lbs but she's fast. Crank stuffers give it the edge over a 359. Some have auto decomps that should be disabled. 07 and later got all the updates including the metal intake clamp.

 

[cuinrearview]

Pretty much a 1 1/4 346xp in every way.

 

[Lionsfan]

Awesome saw, 4hp, good oiler, not the lightest in class at 13lbs but she's fast. Crank stuffers give it the edge over a 359. Some have auto decomps that should be disabled. 07 and later got all the updates including the metal intake clamp.

I don't mind the weight. I like my old 257 size/weight wise, but I can have a sip of coffee after I mash the throttle before she's wound up.

 

[Lionsfan]

Pretty much a 1 1/4 346xp in every way.

Never owned a 346 either, but it's on the list.

 

[cuinrearview]

Never owned a 346 either, but it's on the list.

I know a guy that could help you out with that

 

[huskihl]

I know a guy that could help you out with that

Such an enabler

 

[cuinrearview]

Such an enabler

I like nice people to have nice things

 

[huskihl]

I like nice people to have nice things

Pretty fart smeller

 

[shadco]

Pretty fart smeller

I’ve heard that there is a feller in MI that free up the xtra sausage in a 357XP.

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[huskihl]

I’ve heard that there is a feller in MI that free up the xtra sausage in a 357XP.

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It happens once in a while

 

[Lionsfan]

I’ve heard that there is a feller in MI that free up the xtra sausage in a 357XP.

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I've snooped around his shop once or twice. 100 saws of various makes and size setting around with a fresh coat of carnuba wax on them and one old beat up 357xp covered in bar oil and wood chips. Kind of says something don't it?

 

[huskihl]

I've snooped around his shop once or twice. 100 saws of various makes and size setting around with a fresh coat of carnuba wax on them and one old beat up 357xp covered in bar oil and wood chips. Kind of says something don't it?

Baaaahaaaaaa!

 

[Huskybill]

What’s a porting job cost from the magic sausage saw guy in mi?

 

[cuinrearview]

What’s a porting job cost from the magic sausage saw guy in mi?

You should PM him.

 

[Lionsfan]

It's negotiable, but if he gets you in a head lock, you have just lost all your bargaining power.

 

[irhunter]

Crank stuffers give it the edge over a 359.

Describe crank stuffers, please.

Roy

 

[outdoortype]

From what I understand, The crank stuffers reduce the volume in the crankcase. They allow the same saw chassis to use a smaller cylinder bore without losing efficiency. I have never ran a 357xp, but I understand that they are noticeably faster than the 359's. Remember, the 357 has a more aggressively ported cylinder as well. the problem is that they aren't easy to find and usually command big bucks for a used saw with unknown history. I have owned several 359's and love the balance and handling of this chassis.

 

[shadco]

It's negotiable, but if he gets you in a head lock, you have just lost all your bargaining power.

If he gets holt of you with dese Katy bar the door.


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