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Breaking in a new Dolmar 6100

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    I have been a fan of the power of Dolmar engines for a long time so when I got a chance to break in a 6100 I took it.Right now in the 60 cc class I have a ported 562 xpg that is a great cutting saw.I was a little Leary of the size of the 6100 as compared to the 562 but after using it I found the 6100 to fill just as light and easy to use as the husky.Starting was top notch as it was usually running in 2 pulls on a cold start and 1 pull on a hot start.The saw is quite so I could here some chain noise that I'm not use to hearing but I got use to it.As for power the 6100 to me seemed very good for a stock 6occ saw and surprised me in timed cuts against my ported 562 with the same 20" chain.This saw is going to be ported so when it's done we will recheck.
     

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    Very nice :thumbs: the new hotrod of the 60cc saws from what I've seen.
     
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    Awesome write up and sounds like a great saw! Always heard good things about them but never tried one.
     
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    6100 is just a fad.
     
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    An awesome fad. Lol wish I could afford two more just to put up for if and when my current one finally wears out. Not much I would ever change on that saw. And not much I would do without after having as well.
     
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    Subscribed for the later results!!

    If it's running close to your 562xp? Then it's gotta be a pretty decent machine! Your 562xp is an animal!
     
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    It was right around 1.1 sec behind it in 14" poplar
     
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    This is the first 6100 ive tuned on , been studying & working on this saw for a week now , I "think" I've decided where I'm going with it.
    Before and after videos to follow.
     
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    After a week and just one cly I'm fairly happy with the results.
    Stock
     
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    Stock
     
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    Turned out real good,may be faster then my 562,We need to check it out
     
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    Very nice :saw:
     
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    Did you open up the muffler much?

    Sent from my Z832 using Tapatalk
     
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    That thing sounds wicked now!! :dex:
     
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    I gutted it and added a deflector approximately 110% of ext port
     
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    That thing sounds great and you can see the difference in the video. Looks impressive!
     
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    It's for-sale !!
     

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    The muffler or the saw?
     
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