Chainsaws

YJJPWrangler said:
I've got a Stihl 291 farm boss with the 20" lite bar. Can this saw be ported?
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Every saw can be ported :D (but it may cost as much as the saw)
 
So, what does it typically run to port a 261CM? Where would be the best place to take it?

I'm a one saw guy and love my 261 but wish it had just a bit more umph.
 
cranbiz said:
So, what does it typically run to port a 261CM? Where would be the best place to take it?

I'm a one saw guy and love my 261 but wish it had just a bit more umph.
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I’d guess around $300-400, that was the going rate last time I checked, but that was also 3-4 years ago. @termitebuffet is in the Asheboro area I believe and is well known in the chainsaw circles for doing excellent work.
 
jeepinmatt said:
I’d guess around $300-400, that was the going rate last time I checked, but that was also 3-4 years ago. @termitebuffet is in the Asheboro area I believe and is well known in the chainsaw circles for doing excellent work.
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X2, he ported my 461 and it screams!
 
cranbiz said:
So, what does it typically run to port a 261CM? Where would be the best place to take it?

I'm a one saw guy and love my 261 but wish it had just a bit more umph.
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What size bar are you running?
 
BigClay said:
What size bar are you running?
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I have a 16" and a 20" currently. No problems with the 16". With the 20" bar, it just seems that it's a bit underpowered. Still cuts fine and the yellow chain is better than the green. I also want to explore the possibility of a 24" bar.
 
cranbiz said:
I have a 16" and a 20" currently. No problems with the 16". With the 20" bar, it just seems that it's a bit underpowered. Still cuts fine and the yellow chain is better than the green. I also want to explore the possibility of a 24" bar.
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So you already knew what I was about to say, the 261 is perfect with a 16” bar. I have had a 026 and currently have a 261 and both loved a 16” bar, which follows the old rule of thumb: 1/3 the CC is the perfect size bar.

As for a 24” bar, that’s what I run in the ported 461 :D
 
BigClay said:
As for a 24” bar, that’s what I run in the ported 461 :D
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I would love to run my stock old worn out 046 against your ported 461 if we ever get the chance. I don’t know if mine is just a factory freak, or if I’m just easily impressed, and that would be a good comparison.
 
jeepinmatt said:
I would love to run my stock old worn out 046 against your ported 461 if we ever get the chance. I don’t know if mine is just a factory freak, or if I’m just easily impressed, and that would be a good comparison.
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“if I’m just easily impressed” wayyyy to many jokes there :flipoff2:

Heck yeah, if we can ever be in the same place at the same time, be happy to. I must warn you I also have a bark box on it, you know to impress the ladies :laughing:
 
BigClay said:
“if I’m just easily impressed” wayyyy to many jokes there :flipoff2:

Heck yeah, if we can ever be in the same place at the same time, be happy to. I must warn you I also have a bark box on it, you know to impress the ladies :laughing:
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They like it when you bark at them? I’ll have to try that! :p

(Mine does have an enlarged muffler slot and the spark screen removed)
 
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