nmurph
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Cylinder bases can crack if they are cut too much and the compression is bumped high enough...but it's not a common occurrence.
For the weight and great handling, a ported 372 (71cc) is tough to beat. A 441 is just a pig compared to svelte handling of the 372 (for a 70cc...044's handle just as well, but have rubber AV).
A modded 80+cc saw. I really like my 372 but for anything that actually need over a 24" bar the 390 gets used. CJLets say Muffler Modded, Squish band cut and Ported what would you invest your money in, on a 28 inch bar?
Not necessary at all.I would probably get the 372xp ported if I had to pick from your 70cc's. Or find a 75cc cylinder and piston to put on your 372xp
Now this is just my opinion, but I think the XPW thing is more CAD hype than anything else. I'm taking about ported saws now. Perhaps there's some merit to them stock, as they were designed to be used, but I believe the 71cc 372XP is the cats meow.
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