little more power

[walliguy]

Well I've been reading for weeks and still can't seem to make my mind up. I currently own a 372 that I use to make firewood. I run a 24" bar on and find myself wanting a little more power.

So here is my question. Should I buy a 390, or buy a 372 and get it ported? Any input would be appreciated!

 

[ckelp]

what the hell are you cutting though? my 272XP handles a 34"bar burred in red oak

but then again all of us would like more power but then i go back to thinking this is a hole hell of alot faster then an ax...

 

[pro94lt]

in my opinion a 372xp paired with 24 inch bar is one best combos you can find. do you have the muffler opened up?

 

[tlandrum]

get your current 372 ported then it will run a 28'' full comp with authority. ask me how i know

 

[redunshee]

Your 372 should have more than enough power to run a 24" bar in any wood. Do you have the saw tuned correctly? If it seems do die or bog when you are cutting you may have the Hi needle too lean. Try richening it by turning a little counterclockwise.

 

[blsnelling]

Mod the muffler, put an unlimited coil on it, and see if that's enough for you. If not, get 'er ported. You'll never look back!

 

[logging22]

get your current 372 ported then it will run a 28'' full comp with authority. ask me how i know

How do you know Terry???

 

[tlandrum]

cause you know i build one bada ss 372xp:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[logging22]

cause you know i build one bada ss 372xp:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Simonizer]

Almost as strong as mine

 

[tlandrum]

ya think?

 

[logging22]

Uh-OH!! FIGHT!!:msp_smile:

 

[Simonizer]

ya think?

That is high praise buddy! lol

 

[walliguy]

Well, I'm looking to add another saw to my arsenal. Just to run a two saw combo. I love my 372 but there are times when having a 28" bar would be nice. If I were to go the porting route, who would you recommend?

 

[Simonizer]

Well, I'm looking to add another saw to my arsenal. Just to run a two saw combo. I love my 372 but there are times when having a 28" bar would be nice. If I were to go the porting route, who would you recommend?

I would recommend Terry. Terry would recommend me. (Either way you will get a saw that wouldn't pull the skin off a rice-pudding)

 

[tlandrum]

dont forget that i had yours and mine side by side in the same log. stop watch in hand. you did build a good saw. but i know the down low lol

 

[Boleclimber]

Almost as strong as mine

cause you know i build one bada ss 372xp:hmm3grin2orange:

dont forget that i had yours and mine side by side in the same log. stop watch in hand. you did build a good saw. but i know the down low lol

And the 372 build off results were........ Simonizer #4 Tlandrum #6 No matter the times; all good builders there.

Builder/ Owner

#1 Treeslinger 11.338 Cowroy
#2 TreeMonkey 11.408
#3 Komatsuvarna 11.783
#4 Simonizer 11. 916 r2"ed
#5 BSnelling 11.936 Nmurph
#6 Tlandrum 12.098
#7 Mdavelee 12.318 Wendell
#8 Eric Copsey 12.498 Hillbilly22
#9 Mdavelee 12.596
#10 BSnelling 12.849
#11SrCarr52 13.298
#12STUMPHUSKY 13.312 Hedgerow
#13Eric Copsey 13.447
#14TLandrum 13.851 Chris J
#15 STUMPIESTER 13.913 Firefighter
#16 lOGGING22 14.930
#17 Stumpy 15.053
#18 Subhunter 16.114
#19 BarneyRB 16.573
#20 Mweba 22.502 Little Possum

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http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/173257-15.htm

 

[walliguy]

What does a woods ready port job and everything included normally run a guy?

 

[Simonizer]

dont forget that i had yours and mine side by side in the same log. stop watch in hand. you did build a good saw. but i know the down low lol

I typically refrain from using foul language, but I have to say "Fiddlesticks". My saw was built for pulling a big bar,....not cookie cutting. Ask RiverRat2 how it runs now after 40 tanks through her.

 

[Boleclimber]

The advertisements I have read is about $250.00

To do the work yourself; A bunch of reading, self confidence and the willingness to risk a cylinder.