J.Gordon
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Hey Gregg, there isn’t any chance I could talk you into a big bore kit for the 5100 Dolmar is there?
If you do, count me in on that one also!
Dolmar 7900 Big Bore Kit Review
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Hey Gregg, there isn’t any chance I could talk you into a big bore kit for the 5100 Dolmar is there?
If you do, count me in on that one also!
Fl_Airboater
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Any more news or testing results with this kit. I really want to get one for my 6401.
I ran it with the same bar and chain as a Solo 681 at the GTG. The BB outcut it by a small margin. However, the 681 had a 7-pin and the BB had a 8-pin. We also did some timed cuts with work chains in some firewood and the BB was beating a 7900 as well. I've got the saw for sale in the Tradin Post.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Did you have base gasket in the BB?
+1
Was sort of hoping the hear some of the thougths/comments from a few of the guys at the GTG if they had a chance to run it? But might be sounding like a broken record. :deadhorse:
The time shown in the small 10" x10" beam dosen't- really seem to show how this saw should run.
Any chance of this saw or one like it, being at the GTG in the PNW?
NIB DCS6401 waiting on the PC 7900 or BB? & air filter VS
Fl_Airboater
ArboristSite Lurker
How do you think the the BB would have done against the 681 if it would have had a 7 pin also? Thanks
That's because the other saws were wearing fast chains and mine had a regular round ground Stihl RSC on it. We did not record the times when I ran a faster chain on it. That was all done after the racing was done.
I have no idea. The only way to know would be to try it.
It was built just as desribed in the review thread. No base gasket.
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wkpoor
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I think Brad described it perfect. If both the 681 and 6400BB wore the same B/C and 7/8pin they would be neck in neck. That Dolmar BBK would be a good deal.
woodchuck361
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I ran both the BB and my stock 7900. I liked the BB and will get one. I could feel a difference in the amount of torque the BB made. I have always felt the 7900 is a great saw but you can't lean on them with a big bar the BB made a difference and I felt I could lean on it more.
The 681 solo was impressive. Very strong.
The 681 solo was impressive. Very strong.
The BB ran really well, but I look at like this. The BB is a good, cheep upgrade to a Home Depot 6400 or an old worn out 7900, but I wouldn't consider it a real upgrade over a good running OEM 7900.
Andy.
Andy.
The BB ran really well, but I look at like this. The BB is a good, cheep upgrade to a Home Depot 6400 or an old worn out 7900, but I wouldn't consider it a real upgrade over a good running OEM 7900.
Makes sense to me. That's a very fair assessment.
For the price you can't get anything close to it. I'm sure it will make a hell of a firewood saw for somewone.
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The 7900BB has been spoken for and will be shipping out tomorrow.
I didn't think it would take to long.
Options are always nice. Being around 120 for a BB kit makes it close to the 190 that buys a OEM 7900 top end. I think either way you go, the Dolmar is a nice saw for the money. I will have one some day.
Brad, how did it compare to the 064?
Brad, how did it compare to the 064?
7900BB 6.97
064 7.00
Both were wearing round ground Stihl RSC. The 064 is still bone stock except for the muffler mod. The 7900BB is muff modded as well. Interesting results. I believe they're both 85cc. I'm very impressed with the 064 for a stock saw. I should have the 066 P&C in a few days. It's on its way.
specialistj
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Called Bailey's and they plan to have 500 of the kits in on the 14th of April.
Fl_Airboater
ArboristSite Lurker
I ordered mine a few days ago, Looks like I'll be getting one of these in the first batch. Can't wait to put mine on my 6401. I just use it for (mainly)hurricane cleanup around mine and my neighbors houses but the added torque will be nice when I tangle with one of these big oaks when they go down in a storm.
Any word or update on the VS Filters?
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