procarbine2k1
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Ive had REALLY good luck with the 201T's. Check out Blsnelling's how to on the 201, lots of good info there. All mine have been very strong, on par or a little better than a 200T.
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Ive had REALLY good luck with the 201T's. Check out Blsnelling's how to on the 201, lots of good info there. All mine have been very strong, on par or a little better than a 200T.
Tzed250
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Bang for the buck you can't beat it. I've done four of them for members here and it has been all smiles!
SawTroll
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I understand they gain more from just a muffler mod than most other saws - but gain a little less from other work than some other saws as well.....:msp_unsure:
I would do a mm on the 550 and 650 201t but you have got to remember I'm a fireman I tear up more then I fix I would like to make it look nice and neat
procarbine2k1
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Have you done any work to the baffle on the 550 muffler yet? Or ar you putting a small hole next to the stock one (outside the baffle) under the deflector.
I dont know how soon Ill get to mine, but thought I would ask.
A.E. Metal Werx
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The mm I have done guts the muffler completely and blends everything in... With that being said no performance gains were noticed compared to just adding a passage way for better flow to the stock port location. Gain of gutting the whole muffler is minimal weight savings. Save the time and effort, that's my 2 cents
procarbine2k1
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I did browse through and look at your work (nice job btw). Reminds me of what I did on the 6421 cat muffler, and I wouldnt do that again either. I will more than likely go that extra port route, but I have done baffle work on other saws where it did pan out. Honestly, Im so happy with my 550 and is in such another world as my 260 that Im not in a rush to mess with it.
A.E. Metal Werx
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I'm completely sold on the 550, when the 70cc version appears, I guarantee ill have one on order!
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It would appear that just doubling the factory outlet size maximizes output. Any more just makes it louder with no additional gains.
A.E. Metal Werx
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It's here! 576AT with a 18" bar.
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I stand corrected. I'm waiting for the 70cc with the same platform as the 550 and 562.
SawTroll
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The different sizes are on different "platforms". Sadly, the 70cc one likely will have an inboard clutch, as well as being larger.
A.E. Metal Werx
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Any idea mr. Troll of that happening? Is there even any talk about it? Or is the 576 going to keep the 70cc spot filled for a while?
Tzed250
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My take on the 550XP muffler is that the strat design does not require as much exhaust outlet area as other saws. The fact that I got similar gains after porting leads me to believe that the area created by a second adjacent port is sufficient.
IMO the internal baffles on the 550 are free flowing..no need to remove them. Can't say that for some of the other muffs I've seen.
SawTroll
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The 576xp is suffering from being one of the heavy first generaton strato saws, so it is bound to be replaced as soon as possible. It was never able to really replace the 372xp, the 372xpXT is ample evidence of that. :msp_wink:
18" Oregon Pro-Lite .325, 23RSC and 20LPX.
TommySaw
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Learned today that the 455 Rancher is getting ATII, and there are plans for a new generation 70somethingcc saw but no details beyond that. Told the guy sign me up for one :msp_biggrin:
