Meteor Cylinder Quality

[blsnelling]

 

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[blsnelling]

Honestly, I don't see the improvements. The pics speak for themselves.

I do want to thank WatsonR for sending the kit for review, just as he said he would.

 

[albert]

Put it on a saw the way it came. Will it run with or close to a stock saw? That's what matters.

 

[blsnelling]

Put it on a saw the way it came. Will it run with or close to a stock saw? That's what matters.

Seriously? Is that all that matters? I disagree. This kit is really no different than the one I had before. I installed it and was going to donate it to replace the topend on a saw we raffled here. I wouldn't let it go out with that topend on it. It simply didn't run like a saw I wanted going out of my shop, representing my work. Sure, this topend will run, but there's a lot more to it than that. I see no point in installing this kit.

 

[almondgt]

The pictures provided should be sent to Meteor for evaluation. The Meteor top end sure is no Mahle but is definately cost effective. In the pinch you gotta use what is available.............or affordable

 

[parrisw]

By the look of the pics, it looks usable. Time to learn how to cut the squish Brad.

Honestly my sub $100 Chinese 372bb kit looks nicer. I can post pics in a few days when I get home.

 

[Zombiechopper]

Thanks Brad and WatsonR.

 

[blsnelling]

By the look of the pics, it looks usable. Time to learn how to cut the squish Brad.

Honestly my sub $100 Chinese 372bb kit looks nicer. I can post pics in a few days when I get home.

I've cut several squish bands. I'll stick with OEM. It's not worth the trouble messing with these IMHO.

The thing of it is, Meteor is putting their name and reputation on a product, putting a higher price than the competition, and then delivering a product like this. I was really hoping to see some improvement. Instead, I'm left more frustrated than ever. The only thing better about these kits is the piston and rings. The cylinder is no better than anything else I've seen come out of Taiwan or China. I guess I'll still have to continue advising finding a good used OEM cylinder and put a Meteor piston in it.

 

[albert]

Seriously? Is that all that matters? I disagree. This kit is really no different than the one I had before. I installed it and was going to donate it to replace the topend on a saw we raffled here. I wouldn't let it go out with that topend on it. It simply didn't run like a saw I wanted going out of my shop, representing my work. Sure, this topend will run, but there's a lot more to it than that. I see no point in installing this kit.

I looks alot different then the other kit. How does it degree out? Why not run it, did you run the first one stock? Are these kits supposed to be a performance enhancement? HOW CAN YOU KNOCK IT WITHOUT RUNNING IT THE WAY IT CAME??? Give it a fair chance untouched.

 

[albert]

I would think the kits would be great for a good porter. They cut the squish band, grind the hell out of all the ports ect. The beveling needs to be redone anyhow. I don't see the issue.

 

[Justsaws]

Soooo, is it okay to start ripping on Italy as a country of crap workers and poor craftsman that sell subpar products that undermine the original patent holders.OEM sales and generally waste hard working American $. Cause, like they have had decades of experience doing this stuff and well that is a crap look'n cylinder that cost waaaaaaaaaaaaay to much compared to those other peoples product.

It is Italian maybe they forgot where they put the good cylinders, or maybe that cylinder was made on Friday through Wedsenday by new guy.

 

[Andyshine77]

Honestly, I don't see the improvements. The pics speak for themselves.

I do want to thank WatsonR for sending the kit for review, just as he said he would.

Well Brad, come on now! the piston looked good.:msp_ohmy: I agree no change that I can see, honestly it looks worse than the kit I used on that 441.

 

[Andyshine77]

I looks alot different then the other kit. How does it degree out? Why not run it, did you run the first one stock? Are these kits supposed to be a performance enhancement? HOW CAN YOU KNOCK IT WITHOUT RUNNING IT THE WAY IT CAME??? Give it a fair chance untouched.

Are you for real? Did you see the same intake I did? What about the chamfers and casting flash? Sorry but the pics say all I need to know.

 

[wigglesworth]

I would think the kits would be great for a good porter. They cut the squish band, grind the hell out of all the ports ect. The beveling needs to be redone anyhow. I don't see the issue.

Which is what I've been saying this whole time. They all need work. Everyone of em.

I happen to have an 066 meteor kit sittin here, that is lookin much better than the previous kits....

I should take some pics, huh?

 

[Rudolf73]

Get the camera out Wiggs!

 

[wigglesworth]

Get the camera out Wiggs!

I tried. Aftermarket light is no where near as good as OEM light when trying to take pics of cylinders.

First up is the piston. I highly doubt any aftermarket kit comes with as nice a piston and rings. I don't think I'll get any argument there...

But it did come with these suckers. But as per AS statute BR.549, the rule of thumb with ANY aftermarket piston is to ditch the clips, and use OEM.

More to come...

 

[wigglesworth]

Couple outside shots.

Exhaust port exit looks nice.

Exhaust port is a bit square for my liking. That's an easy fix though.

Intake inlet.

 

[wigglesworth]

PTO side transfer

Intake

Flywheel side transfer

Exhaust. I tried like crap to get a good pic with flash, but muh phones focus couldn't get itself lined out.

 

[wigglesworth]

And here is the single greatest improvement I've seen from the first gen to now.

First gen. There is an actual groove at the top of the bore, all the way around, where the last 1/8" of bore was oversized.

The latest one is plated all the way up, with the "black ring of death" only appearing because that's as far as their hone went up.