The 390 is a worthless turd!

[RED-85-Z51]

From Red:

"Give an Echo a full workload and not only will it do the job, the user wont be worn out at the end of the day...overwieght, not hardly, underpowered, hahaha..seeing as Echo doesnt advertise HP numbers Id say your claim is pure speculation"

Sorry kid, you still don't know what you're talking about, echos are stodgy under-powered junk that wear you out fast if you start comparing them to the top brands, again, for a pro-saw there's no comparison, echos are shyte, you're in fairyland if you think otherwise, best stick to your weed-whacking....

I think it's pretty clear, based on your ramblings that you are blindly biased, and you dont have a clue what you are talking about. Im going to ignore your mindless banter because until you become better versed on ECHO products you make yourself appear foolish.

Echo is good stuff. Saws, trimmers, blowers, It's all Professional grade, and the pro's that use them, love them. It is extremly rare to have an Echo equipment owner have ANYTHING negative to say about their echo product. And usually the negative comment is due to user error on their part.

 

[AOD]

I had thought the 390 was more of a truck engine, the upgrade form the very dependable 300 straight six. Now that's an engine that you could put through Hell and back with a complete lack of maintenance and it would just keep going.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

I shouldn't be too hard on echos, admittedly they're not right at the bottom of the pile. There's 3 classes of chainsaw,
1. Poulan/McCulloch...etc
2. Stihl Low End/Shindaiwa/Husky Non-XP
3. Stihl Pro/Husky XP/Echo

echos hover between crap and O.K. so it's not all bad news.

Fixt

 

[stihl sawing]

HMMM, This could get ugly.

 

[RED-85-Z51]

I had thought the 390 was more of a truck engine, the upgrade form the very dependable 300 straight six. Now that's an engine that you could put through Hell and back with a complete lack of maintenance and it would just keep going.

The 390 was used often in trucks, but it could be found in the Thunderbird, Torino, Mustang, and a few other performers. It was about 330hp and 350 ft/lbs, but it was a grunter engine.

The upgrade in the T-bird was the 428 ThunderJet.

It pulled hard off the line, and would wrap to low 5's with no problems. Fuel usage was an issue however..

 

[AOD]

My douchenozzle cousin had a sweet Grand Torino in the early 90's, he beat the hell out of it and ended up wrecking it, it was such a cool car, he was not worthy..

Hey Red, whats an Echo trimmer that really rocks, something to keep up with a FS130. The JD branded ones I have used at work do not impress me, I reach for an FS80 when I can.

 

[Marco]

A late, great friend of mine that had a nack for hoarding things built a FE engine.......428 industrial short block, some kinda heads that flowed and a 3x2 setup off of a 406. Dropped it into an early 80's 1/2 ton 4x4 that he shortened the frame to shortbox dimensions on. Kinda quick. Poor guy had MS and it kept him busy thinking of projects.

 

[ropensaddle]

The 390 was used often in trucks, but it could be found in the Thunderbird, Torino, Mustang, and a few other performers. It was about 330hp and 350 ft/lbs, but it was a grunter engine.

The upgrade in the T-bird was the 428 ThunderJet.

It pulled hard off the line, and would wrap to low 5's with no problems. Fuel usage was an issue however..

Hey red my 65 f 250 has the fe 390 4+4 4 speed granny and is bad to the bone. The FE is the best engine made imo 360,390,427 and 428 scj and others now mine gets 12 mpg loaded
and around 18 cruzing not to bad better than the non fe 460!

 

[RED-85-Z51]

My douchenozzle cousin had a sweet Grand Torino in the early 90's, he beat the hell out of it and ended up wrecking it, it was such a cool car, he was not worthy..

Hey Red, whats an Echo trimmer that really rocks, something to keep up with a FS130. The JD branded ones I have used at work do not impress me, I reach for an FS80 when I can.

They all rock, but some rock more than others...

For instance the small nimble SRM-210 (replaced by SRM 225) is powerful, and can pull a 2 line head with .105 with no worries, or a Steel brush blade, with no worries. Totally bury the head in 2 foot tall wet weeds and yes, it will bog some.

The SRM-230 is, to me, the first of the very powerful trimmers, Professionals love them, and the superior anti-vibe they use that doesnt extend halfway down the shaft. 23cc's, will just pull like mad with just about any head you can put on it.

The 260 is A great model, a little heavier than the 23cc model, but more robust and you will be hard pressed to stop the head.

The SRM 260T is a 260 with a Gear down head for less revs but more torque, this thing, coupled to a 8 tooth blade...Pure 2 stroke sex.

Any bigger than the 260 you are getting up into the heavier models, with much larger engines, we dont sell a whole lot bigger than the 260 because it will pull any head you can put on it, and any blade..anything more and it's bragging rights at the neighbors fence.

I bought an SRM-210 last year and it's a blast to use with the E-matic 2 line head with 0.095" dual lines, I can trim, edge, and clear very tall weeds at half throttle and never at a loss for power.

Best value...210.

Best performer before you get into the big cubes and big weights...260 or 260T.

The SRM-311 is a real boss, we do sell a few of them now and then...bit weighty but the power with a 4 line head or blade will wrap your hands on the handle when you goose it wide open.

 

[Booshcat]

Why, why, why, WHY do so many people coo over this stupid saw like it's their first born son? For it's price it flat out sucks! I will agree the 290 is a better value for a homeowner, but anyone who is going to spend over $500 for a decent saw deserves something better than this overweight and underpowered pig! This may not be the worst saw Stihl ever made, (a spot reserved for a tie between the 019T and the abomination that is the 009) but it is probably the most overrated. I wouldn't rail against this thing if it was like $400, for that price it would be a lot of saw for the money, but for an extra $75 odd dollars you could get a 361, who in their right mind would buy this thing? Or people could just buy a 359 and cut circles around a 390 and not have Popeye arms at the end of a weekend.

I will go on a mission, I will buy a 361 and a 359 and go around to everyone who has a 390 just so they can see the light, and offer to buy their 390 so that it may be disposed of properly.

AOD Is A Worthless Turd

 

[stihl sawing]

yep, It is going to get nasty now. LOL

 

[Booshcat]

I sold the last of my 290/310/390's on Monday. We sold all remaining stock of those at $5 over our cost. I do not plan to bring any from that series back into the shop other than special order and full retail.

I just redid a 390 for a good customer. Damn near offered him full retail credit towards a 361 before the work, just to get him out of that damn saw (and me out of having to fit it)...

The 361 is still sitting on the shelf and his saw is back out working. Everything time I put one on the bench I ask the same question "What were they thinking..."

They just remind me of those 70's unibody throw away cars that we are all trying to forget we once actually owned (willingly). Least back then I had an excuse young/dumb/and less money spent on gas meant more money in my pocket to spend on "other" items.

How's your toyota running?

 

[willsaw4beer]

Don't know why this thread got dug up, it was fine where it was.

I like the Stihl fs110 I run all day at work, now that's a bad ass trimmer.

 

[stihl sawing]

Don't know why this thread got dug up, it was fine where it was.

I like the Stihl fs110 I run all day at work, now that's a bad ass trimmer.

You ever run a FS-250, Now that is a bad boy.

 

[willsaw4beer]

You ever run a FS-250, Now that is a bad boy.

I wish my boss had one I could run. He does have a 45cc Husky clearing saw, I wouldn't mind trimmin some yards with that :censored:

 

[stihl sawing]

Hmmm, Could i interest ya'll in some polish for your 390s

Of course i'm joking. I like the saw.

 

[Taxmantoo]

I had thought the 390 was more of a truck engine, the upgrade form the very dependable 300 straight six. Now that's an engine that you could put through Hell and back with a complete lack of maintenance and it would just keep going.

Back in the 60's the 300 had quite the rep for ovaling the bores. Something about long stroke/short rods and oil wasn't as good back then.

You wanna have fun with a 390, bore it out to 427.

 

[willsaw4beer]

Hmmm, Could i interest ya'll in some polish for your 390s

Of course i'm joking. I like the saw.

 

[Jtheo]

There seem to be several Stihl dealers in my area that only stock up to the 390. None of the models above the 390.

So some people probably do not know that they could get a 361 or something larger. That is the case in the closest dealer to me. I had to ask for a 361 and he said well he could order one, but what about a 390.

I said too heavy and I want a saw with a vertically split magnesium crankcase. He said what's that. Enough said.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

Back in the 60's the 300 had quite the rep for ovaling the bores. Something about long stroke/short rods and oil wasn't as good back then.

You wanna have fun with a 390, bore it out to 427.

Now we're talking!!!:agree2: