Recently had a Stihl dealer tell me that a muffler mod for my 310 would not give any gains in hp. I don't know a ton about small engines, but I'm pretty sure he was wrong?
The 290/310/390 are heavy anemic pigs stock. When the muffler is opened and the carb properly tuned, they can become an acceptable saw for their weight.
I have an MS290, just a couple months old. How hard is the muffler mod? Any links? If it improves it, maybe I'll stop looking all over the internet for a used pro Stihl?
(doubtful...)
Careful, there are a lot of morons out there. You have found one.
The 290/310/390 are heavy anemic pigs stock. When the muffler is opened and the carb properly tuned, they can become an acceptable saw for their weight.
I have an MS290, just a couple months old. How hard is the muffler mod? Any links? If it improves it, maybe I'll stop looking all over the internet for a used pro Stihl?
(doubtful...)
The 290/310/390 are heavy anemic pigs stock. When the muffler is opened and the carb properly tuned, they can become an acceptable saw for their weight.
Does the 270 fit in there anywhere? I never hear about anybody modding one.
Does the 270 fit in there anywhere? I never hear about anybody modding one.
muffler mods are relatively easy, go to youtube and there should be some tutorials. As Hittinsteel said, any mod to a modern saw muffler is a gain in HP. The muffler is the main place that these saws are restricted to meet emissions. Also the plastic limiters on the hi-low carb screws, when you mod the muffler, get rid of those. you can make some big improvements in power by some simple steps..,..
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