) and sure.. they've improved them, but you guys have been the guinea pigs. Remember the first generation of 066 BB that didn't fit many saws, and performance that was mediorcre "unless ported" (lolol).. How about the pealing chrome? 
I can cut all day with mine no problems at all
Problem is, I have an 044. I dont have an 046. And, it is just an idea. I sure as hell aint doing it to the 044 I bought from Scubasawyer, its too nice and solid running saw. But Its fun to toss the idea around and get the feedback!lololo I thought you wanted real saw. O.K. knock yourself out.. What's to lose?
If I wanted to rod a saw, I'd start with a 460 -a real nice beefy lower end... and better air-scoop and carb mount front end. You can with a bit of messing with the fiter box put a 460 tank on the 044...
Shhhhhh.
The top cover is still a little crooked, but If I didn't tell you you'd never know why.
The bigger issue is QC and resultant QA.... any one or 10 can be great, but with OEM you're pretty much guaranteed that they are ALL great.
Baileys imported pistons and cylinder have had their share of problems (but AS guys have such short memories
I will continue to watch.... When I quit hearing or seeing problems (yep, I've has my share of fried chicom cylinders) for a decent period of time, maybe I'll stick my toe (one at a time) into the water.
