So, I think I'd like to try a muffler mod for either, or both, my 362CM & 661. I see there are many places, including Ebay, to purchase a modded muffler. Prices range from about $20 to $100. Any recommendation as where to purchase a GOOD one?
Egan performance chainsaw in Deary Idaho has aftermarket mufflers for the 362 and 661. A friend of mine has one on his 500i, very well made product.
On my 661 I just added one hole adjacent to the original one. I can take a picture later and give you the size. Seemed to help a bit. I don't think I would waste money on buying one mine was a empty can.
I should point out that on my 661 at least it is quite a bit louder. I've heard that the aftermarket ones are ridiculously loud.
I have an aftermarket one that is seriously loud on a Stihl 026. Appears to be not much more than a straight pipe! Well-made, though. Looks bada$$, sounds bada$$. Smokey the Bear doesn't like it, I am wary of starting fires!
I believe it's Mike Gott that does real nice ones. MG2186 if you are on ope, I know he's active over there, not sure about here. (his pic below) Show off your muffler mods huskihl might offer them as well. Bark Box™ Muffler Cover
I believe I put a west coast bark box on my 500i that I sold. I believe it was around 50 to 70 bucks. Really helped that saw.
I could do them but I’m swamped with port work right now. If 6 weeks works, let me know and I’ll have you send the mufflers/covers when we get there. 362 would look something like this 661 would look similar to this
Great thread Ralphie Boy , I’ve wondered if a custom fabricated muffler mod or an online purchased one are worth it many times. so does a muffler mod actually increase performance, or just let the saw run a littler cooler and much louder?
Mufflers are typically overly restrictive from the factory. So, opening up a muffler will increase performance by allowing the exhaust to escape easier and more rapidly. This will also allow the saw to run cooler and usually does increase the noise level to some degree. Catalytic mufflers are especially restrictive and hold heat. Most times after a muffler mod you will find it necessary to retune and give the saw a little more fuel.
I like to put a pipe in and usually close up the factory opening. The pipes allow directing the exhaust where you want it and they give the saw a deeper, more throaty tone that doesn't increase the noise much. Sent from my SM-G930VL using Tapatalk
In my experience, every one I've done has made a noticable difference once the carb is tuned correctly. Some saws are more choked off than others like the Echo saws I've owned / own. I muffler mod every 2 stroke piece of hand held equipment I have unless its an old vintage saw. They are usually open enough for what I do with them.
