NOS Husky 357XP

[Woodrow]

New here to AS. First time posting, been a member for about a month and already learned a lot. Have had a few private messages with a couple respected members about porting saws.

Yesterday I made a deal on a NOS Husqvarna 357XP off a dealer on EBAY. It is on the way to me! As they say in the Harley world "let the modding begin"! Pictures to follow when it arrives.

I think I might have contracted CAD.

 

[old-cat]

I think I might have contracted CAD.

That's expensive stuff!

 

[CR888]

Nothing like NOS prosaws...subscribed.

 

[Teddi]

I wondered what happened to that saw. I was watching that auction closely and, when it disappeared with 2 days to go I figured someone must have hit the "buy it now" option! Nice grab - that is a beautiful saw.

 

[goosegunner]

What part of WI?

gg

 

[cgraham1]

Most of my saws are just OS.

 

[Woodrow]

I wondered what happened to that saw. I was watching that auction closely and, when it disappeared with 2 days to go I figured someone must have hit the "buy it now" option! Nice grab - that is a beautiful saw.

Teddi, All it took was a phone and the deal was done.

 

[Woodrow]

What part of WI?

gg

Beaver Dam

 

[goosegunner]

Beaver Dam

Not too far from you, I am near Baraboo.

 

[stihlaficionado]

357xp's are great runners stock. Ported they must be wild

 

[computeruser]

How did I miss this? Good thing it wasn't a NOS -xpg, or I'd be really pissed.

 

[Jtheo]

It took all the restraint that I could muster to refrain from hitting the Buy It Now on that saw.

 

[old guy]

I only deleted the base gasket and muff modded mine and that gave it a really nasty atitude.

John

 

[Big_Wood]

Most of my saws are just OS.
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what's up with that saw? where did you get it? looks clapped out

 

[paul hill]

New here to AS. First time posting, been a member for about a month and already learned a lot. Have had a few private messages with a couple respected members about porting saws.

Yesterday I made a deal on a NOS Husqvarna 357XP off a dealer on EBAY. It is on the way to me! As they say in the Harley world "let the modding begin"! Pictures to follow when it arrives.

I think I might have contracted CAD.

Very nice find.

I got a brand new 357 from a member here a little over a year ago. Sent it to Mastermind to be ported. It's a great size saw with an angry attitude now. A 20 inch bar in hardwood is easy stuff for this saw.
Runs amazing and worth every penny.

I have a second one that's older that I did a base gasket delete and muffler mod with a lot of help from guys here. It turned out very well too. Not near as strong as the ported saw but noticeably stronger than stock.

I bet you'll really like that saw.

 

[Matt81]

I only deleted the base gasket and muff modded mine and that gave it a really nasty attitude. John

They are the same mods i did to my newest 346XP NE and the improvement over stock is amazing. Really gets your attention when you use the saw. Makes it a real pleasure to use.
Compared to my other older 346XP NE which is completely stock, it has better throttle response and much better torque when buried in wood.

I did have a bit of a thing for the 357XP, but that has been cured by the Wicked Work Saw 550XP i bought recently. The grunt this small, light and nimble 50cc saw has is nothing short of incredible. 357XP? Who needs one? Seriously though, nice find and i am secretly jealous.

 

[Woodrow]

Very nice find.

I got a brand new 357 from a member here a little over a year ago. Sent it to Mastermind to be ported. It's a great size saw with an angry attitude now. A 20 inch bar in hardwood is easy stuff for this saw.
Runs amazing and worth every penny.

I have a second one that's older that I did a base gasket delete and muffler mod with a lot of help from guys here. It turned out very well too. Not near as strong as the ported saw but noticeably stronger than stock.

I bet you'll really like that saw.

I am pretty sure this one will be making the trip to Tennessee for the works by Randy or maybe keep it here in Wisconsin to be "Monkeyed". I am curious how the 357 that Scott has coming up will turn out.

I have my 036 Pro that I want Randy to do.

I have a line on a 346xp ne that will be my next purchase and mod. Then there is the search for a 2153, 261, and, and, ........ Lol

 

[stihlaficionado]

I am pretty sure this one will be making the trip to Tennessee for the works by Randy or maybe keep it here in Wisconsin to be "Monkeyed". I am curious how the 357 that Scott has coming up will turn out.

I have my 036 Pro that I want Randy to do.

I have a line on a 346xp ne that will be my next purchase and mod. Then there is the search for a 2153, 261, and, and, ........ Lol

Keep up the good work putting $ into the economy

 

[sunfish]

I love a 357xp, especially ported!!!

Cool avatar, it looks familiar.

 

[Woodrow]

I love a 357xp, especially ported!!!

Cool avatar, it looks familiar.

Sorry! Hijacked it from google. Lol