First ported saw

[Timdogtrainer]

Looking to have a saw ported for the first time. I’ve got ms440 and 441. 441 is getting a new cylinder and piston. I’m a casual sawman but use saws a decent amount living on a farm with plenty of fence lines and lots of storms. I don’t have the knowledge or time to attempt this myself. Just trying to decide which saw the port and who should do the work. Looking for a reputable person that may have time lol. I’m located in ga. Thanks in advance.
Tim

 

[user 122190]

Get an M-Tronic saw. Throttle response is as good as a ported saw, or get a Bark Box muffler if you want the extra power and noise.

 

[Timdogtrainer]

I believe the 441c is right? I haven’t run it because cylinder was toast when I got it.

 

[lohan808]

If you are looking for a good guy nearby Randy Evans is in Tennessee. Reach out at Mastermind Worksaws. He has a website. Did a 362cm for me. It's a great saw now.

 

[user 122190]

I believe the 441c is right? I haven’t run it because cylinder was toast when I got it.

Sounds like getting the 441c fixed first would be a priority.

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

In order of proximity to you:

Mike Shetley/Rattlers Work Saws in N.C. is highly recommended. 828-380-1968

Dyno Joe/HMWF Work Saws- Mich.

Kevin/XS Work Saws- Mich., or maybe it's Wisconsin

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

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[Timdogtrainer]

Sure, I’m working on that. But what’s another $350-400 to get it ported and tuned. I’ve got several other saws I use almost daily. Just looking to have my first ported saw. Thanks

 

[Timdogtrainer]

Thank you

 

[ElevatorGuy]

Just an fyi Randy only does new saws.

 

[lohan808]

+1 on Rattler. By the way my 362 was a used saw. I was the original owner, but the saw was still relatively fresh. He is also doing rebuilds now. If you go as far as rebuilding, which I would recommend, buy OEM parts and ship to the porter.

 

[user 122190]

IMO, best to try easy inexpensive mods first. I have been highly successful in modding the 500i, and this simple method should work on all saws of all makes.

Check this out -->
https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/first-mod-to-the-500i.357880/

 

[Timdogtrainer]

Lol

 

[Evan]

Im alittle biased but id port that 440 first.

Tunning you need to learn regardless of stock or ported saw. This alone can make a current saw like your 440 run at its full potential.

Ounce you can tune a saw i think mods can then start taking place like muffler and cylinder porting.

 

[Lightning Performance]

I believe the 441c is right? I haven’t run it because cylinder was toast when I got it.

Sell both and I'll send you a new ported 400M

 

[North by Northwest]

In order of proximity to you:

Mike Shetley/Rattlers Work Saws in N.C. is highly recommended. 828-380-1968

Dyno Joe/HMWF Work Saws- Mich.

Kevin/XS Work Saws- Mich., or maybe it's Wisconsin

Kevin is in Michigan !

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

Kevin is in Michigan !

Thanks for the clarification... But two in Michigan is too many, so either @Red97 or @huskihl should relocate to Florida.

 

[huskihl]

I’d sell the 441 to fund porting/freshening up the 440.

I’m a few months out. Send me a pm if you’re interested in port work

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

Yeah and send me pictures of your 441!

 

[Seachaser]

If you are looking for a good guy nearby Randy Evans is in Tennessee. Reach out at Mastermind Worksaws. He has a website. Did a 362cm for me. It's a great saw now.

I don’t think he does used saws.

ETA: beat.