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357XP questions

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  1. the GOAT

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    Good deal; with the muffler mod done (and no green gas cap) it will be a nice upgrade from the 450.
     
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    Your small saw is a ported 046 o_O , yikes!!
     
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  3. Certified106

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    He made it an even better deal this morning and I broke down........:( :thumbs:
    There goes my 550 money, but on the other hand I get to try a nice saw out for a month or so and if I don't like it I think I could sell it again for what I have in it.
     
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    Time to update that Sig line ;) Congrats.

    I now have infected Jrsdws. He went from a Craftsman last week. To a 545, then a nice 036 Pro last night, and now working on a nice 70cc saw :thumbs:

    Proud of you guys :) You and Chvymn99 have been snagging some nice ones :)
     
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  5. mdavlee

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    Yep. I don't need those little ones for limbing. I can zip through a tree with a 28" just fine. I'll be listing another saw or two shortly.
     
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  7. Certified106

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    Thank goodness I'm now out of cash........:eek:
     
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  8. mdavlee

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    I take trades and maybe layaway:drunk:
     
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  9. Certified106

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    Hmmm You never know :whistle::thumbs:
     
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  10. Certified106

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    Well just got done reviewing the specs again and here was how the two stacked up:

    450
    Engine specification
    Cylinder displacement50.2 cc
    Power output3.2 hp
    Maximum power speed9000 rpm
    Fuel tank volume15.22 fl oz
    Fuel consumption504 g/kWh
    Idling speed2700 rpm
    Spark plugNGK BPMR7A, Champion RCJ7Y
    Electrode gap0.02 "
    Torque, max.2.6 Nm/7200 rpm
    Weight (excl. cutting equipment)10.8 lbs

    375XP
    Engine specification
    Cylinder displacement56.5 cc
    Power output4.4 hp
    Maximum power speed9600 rpm
    Fuel tank volume22.99 fl oz
    Fuel consumption490 g/kWh
    Idling speed2700 rpm
    Spark plugChampion RCJ7Y, NGK BPMR7A
    Electrode gap0.02 "
    Torque, max.3.4 Nm/6600 rpm
    Weight (excl. cutting equipment)12.1 lbs


    I think I'm gonna like it! 1.2 HP gain and just a touch over 1lb heavier and 1.2Nm of torque at lower rpms!
    I'm betting this will pull an 18" bar with some authority.
     
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  11. mdavlee

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    Yeah its about 13 lbs and good power. I'd much rather have one over a 346.
     
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    I have a nice 357XP. It out cuts all my 3 cube saws but it weighs a little more too.
    I got it as repaired crushed chainsaw. It was almost new before the accident. I had to go back in and replace a couple more minor things after it was repaired but since then no problems.

    My 365 Specials and 372XP's will out cut the 357XP but they weigh even more.
     
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    What do you think should I leave the 16" bar on this saw or is it to small? I was thinking of putting an 18" bar on it since the 16" seems a bit small or should I go with a 20" combo?
     
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  14. clemsonfor

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    Id leave the 16" on it. You can easily cut an 18" tree by overbucking it. And if need be cut like a 30" tree coming from both sides. Thats a pretty big tree. And this is your climbing saw anyway .
     
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    Definitely not planning on climbing with this saw.......:eek:
     
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    Stupid auto correct always changes "limbing" to "climbing"??
     
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    LOL that makes some more sense I should have figured that one out!
     
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  18. Scotty Overkill

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    Certified, I'd say you did fantastic on this deal.......that 357 is leaps above the 450......

    I know ever since I bought my 372XP several years ago, when I go cutting with it I feel like I'm cheating on my other saws (being a Stihl lover) with some good looking chick.......that 372 impresses me, even with a 30"bar on it.
     
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    It will be a great saw and super smooth. Mitch is a great guy and knows his saws.
     
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  20. mdavlee

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    I wouldn't want to use anything shorter than a 20" but that's me. My dad is 65 and picked it up over the husky 50 with a 16". Not that big of a difference in weight for a good jump in torque.
     
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