346xp NE Bucking Spikes

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Three days ago, I got my hands on one of these beastly little guys. Two days ago I started Modding it. First on the list was bucking spikes, and since nobody sells em, I made em.

Needed:

12 gauge sheet metal
Grinder with Cutting Wheel and Grinding Wheel
Dremel with Grinding Stone
Good Old Hand File
Sharpie
Thick Paper
500 Degree Engine Enamel.


Patience.

Turned out great, work AMAZING.

I will soon start on the muffler with the unlimited coil.

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It would be great if people could post muffler mods for this saw so I can gather ideas.

Looks kinda mean, almost sinister.


me like.

cs56 deflector.

very nice,
the paint looks great!

Very nice job! Great work.

Hey thanks guys, They were allot of work, and they look great in person.

I can't wait to use this thing more, and Do my muffler mod.

I really like the idea up putting a small (length) pipe on an angle out of the front left of the muffler, and then making a screen insert to keep it safe.

cat-face timber said:

very nice,
the paint looks great!

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It chipped already, abut otherwise, it does the job.

Thanks

mweba said:

cs56 deflector.

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How big is the hole underneath the deflector?

Is there a noticeable power gain from just the muffler mod?

Bucking spikes off a husky 359/ J-Red 2159 will fit a 346xp. Baileys has a nice set HVP 544 28 38 01 for $4.60.

I just took a stock bucking spike off a J-Red 2159 and put it on my 346xp-ne. It fit just fine.

Mike

Those some mean lookin' dawgz man. Very nice!

Miniburbs36 said:

How big is the hole underneath the deflector?

Is there a noticeable power gain from just the muffler mod?

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3/8 hole. Biggest difference is in the throttle response. I also swapped the limited coil out for a 350 coil.

Miniburbs36 said:

How big is the hole underneath the deflector?

Is there a noticeable power gain from just the muffler mod?

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Good to know, But for now I will stick with my custom dawgz, I like how they work.

Thanks for all the info guys

So I did my muffler Mod...


IT IS AMAZING

it runs stronger, sounds better, is quicker on the throttle.

two questions,

Should it be hotter around the muffler after the mod while running (is this okay?/ will it melt plastics)

How should I tune it, I am unable to go any richer than the stock setting on both the high and low, so should I just leave it if it runs fine? It is a new saw so it will break in and need tuning up but with the opened muffler i could leave it where it is.

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Good start for a 17 year old I think.

You will need to pull the limiter cap and give it more fuel on the high side. May also have to adjust the idle also.

turn it counter clockwise?

Yes, I have mine running 14000. If you do not have a tach you will need to learn to tune by ear.

Done. Tuned right to the top of the four stroking, sounds great, runs cool, and there is a huge gain with this saw on the muffler mod.

I just didn't know whether or not to cut the tabs off, thank you.

~Eric.

Puts allot of other saws to shame.

I still think those home made spikes look great.


Making them yourself makes them even more cool...

Do you have a 346xp?

I could post up a digital template for everyone if you want it.

They aren't perfect, but they do look sweet (especially with the muffler modded)

Miniburbs36 said:

Do you have a 346xp?

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does a bear crap in the woods? :monkey:

I would not mind spending time making those.... garage time is always good... hot summer night, some cold beers and tools workin....