Who here runs ported saws ?

[Rough Hewn]

Some old ported Saw vids.
Stihl 461 3/8 25" stock vs husky 560 325 25" spud ported:[emoji12]

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[Rough Hewn]

This a stock 661 3/8 36" on a semi seasoned lump on hard stuff:

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[Rough Hewn]

Same bar and chain, same log. This is a stihl 660 "Wonky ported"
100cc big bore, double jungle muffler and lots more:[emoji12][emoji106]

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[Yngwie]

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.......395xp ported with work tune ... off roll STIHL RS chain 3/8 .050 

Edited November 9, 2019 by Yngwie

[Yngwie]

660 hotwoods ported  .... 

 

[Rough Hewn]

The 660 was a great Saw, but even ported ones have a hard time keeping up with a 661. [emoji106]

[Yngwie]

That 660 hotwoods ported will EAT a stock 661 for breakfast as will the 395xp ... heck my ported 462c and 461R will run right with a stock 661 with 20” bars no problem ... mod the 661 equally and then the “little saws” will be left behind ? 

[Yngwie]

https://youtu.be/EKE_XUxKync

[Rough Hewn]

Interesting,
The gentleman in the video also posted about 8 pin sprockets being slower than 7 pin.[emoji848]
But as for a stock 461 out cutting a stock 661. Hmmm.
I own both. Can't see it.
Do you have any videos of your own saws?

[spudulike]

8 pin V 7 pin, the 8 is only faster if the revs can be kept on the power band. Any bogging and the race is lost with much depending on the length, kerf and type of chain fitted!

Stick an 8 pin on a 660 with a 20" bar...deep joy, do it on a 36" and not so joyous.