well i picked up a 361, i don't know whats got you all horny, it reminds me of an 038 i used to have, a little heavier than i thought it would be and slower too. cutting 16-18" maple, its an ok saw but not as great as the credit you give it. so i went back to the 2159ehp. i know its not a fair comparison, when you're used to running the 2159 and 2171, they make the stihl seem like its standing still.(pardon the pun)
Saw Troll 361
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
Take the chain brake off, they run better. No lie, the 361 can cure cancer.
Was the 361 EHP modded too????
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
The Norway nights and chaisaw ????!!!:jawdrop::jawdrop:
You just put a terrible picture in my mind.
Muffler modded they're OK. A good firewood saw with a 16" bar and a 7t sprocket.
Get it ported, and then it comes alive and your comparison will be more meaningful. A lot of gains to be had in that motor, at least in the one example I played with a bit.
Get it ported, and then it comes alive and your comparison will be more meaningful. A lot of gains to be had in that motor, at least in the one example I played with a bit.
no ehp magic on the 361, i think i've just gotten used to the higher revving saws
bcorradi
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Did you buy the saw new or used? Is it muffler modded at all?
2000ssm6
Stihl User
Comparing a stock saw to a modded saw?
SawWitch
Addicted to ArboristSite
The Norway nights and chaisaw ****:jawdrop:
I like the 361, and the Norway nights.....
:greenchainsaw: 
witchy shouldn't you still be in bed or is it morning over there, stock saw, used. all my initial thoughts on the saw were before i pulled the 2159 from the truck. 20" bar with a freshly ground chain. yes once you've used a modded saw, you won't go back to stock.
RiverRat2
Serio Tree Freak
WEll,,,,,
so we are talking apples and oranges here!!!!!!!!!
and your surprised it won t keep up with your hot rod and another saw thats 12cc bigger,,,,,????????:monkey: :monkey:
Whats up with that????????
so we are talking apples and oranges here!!!!!!!!!
and your surprised it won t keep up with your hot rod and another saw thats 12cc bigger,,,,,????????:monkey: :monkey:
Whats up with that????????
bookerdog
The New Champ
I think woodfarmer was just giving his opinion on the 361 after hearing it would cure cancer. He was just expecting more out of it.
Once you go modded you never want to go bac k
Once you go modded you never want to go bac k
Bowtie
Gearhead
I tried out a new 361 at a saw competition, and thought it was a smooth running DOG, but i know it will gain a lot upon break in. My 034 would have wasted it, until it breaks in...
Bowtie
Gearhead
I have only owned 2 brand new saws, but I believe there is a big difference from 1st tank of fuel to the 20th.
river rat you even quoted me and you still missed it "ALL MY INITIAL THOUGHTS WERE BEFORE I PULLED THE 2159 FROM THE TRUCK"
ST were the heck are ya, why's the witch up and your still in bed, any way i just don't see what the hype is about that saw thats all
ST were the heck are ya, why's the witch up and your still in bed, any way i just don't see what the hype is about that saw thats all
SawWitch
Addicted to ArboristSite
Yes, I should been in bed now. But I have been in bed, wake up of my bad body. But now I'm on my way to bed again.
It's still a little again of the night. It's 0510AM, so soon it's morning here.
So now I say GOOD NIGHT to all of you.
Pablo26
ArboristSite Guru
Good morning Witchy! Hope you are feeling better. Have a good day
SawTroll
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bowtechmadman
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I also compared the 361 and the 2159 and just couldn't justify the additional 150 bones for the 361.
I was cutting w/ a 361 demo and a 2159 demo so unsure of hourse on each. Oregon chain on the 2159, and Stihl chain on the 361. I was unable to notice much difference except price tag.
Been afraid to post this due to the raves the 361 gets...Thank you woodfarmer for providing me the courage!!
I was cutting w/ a 361 demo and a 2159 demo so unsure of hourse on each. Oregon chain on the 2159, and Stihl chain on the 361. I was unable to notice much difference except price tag.
Been afraid to post this due to the raves the 361 gets...Thank you woodfarmer for providing me the courage!!
