I completely agree. In my testing I started losing time when I went over/larger than a .88" opening. I also lost time on big logs when I fabricated a dp cover ie. added a 2nd port. The 2nd port sounded better and seemed faster on small logs. But seemed to lose torque and thus got hurt on large logs or long bar.
So far, from my experiences and I will test further. But it seems like a bad idea to remove the baffle out of this particular saw.
I also think people get hung up on the effect of changes, because the saw takes a few tanks to fully show changes. Some say 3-6 tanks.
The next test I want to do is -
make timed test cuts with baffle in
then take baffle out and cut with the saw for 3 tanks.
then make timed test cuts with baffle out. With probably a 36" bar.