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Convert a 6401 to a 7900 or bigger...

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Beetle-Kill, Mar 24, 2017.

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  1. Horkn

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    I'll be looking for updates on the build. :). I've got a particular set of skills. ;):rofl: :lol:

    The Pistons on these kits are coated on the skirts, so there's that. But I know guys that have had good success with snowmobile motors doing this kind of work.

    Anyone ever tried it on a saw?
     
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    It showed up today. Any thoughts on the Cryo? Yay/ nay, not worth it?
     
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    If you can do it for cheap, why not? This place says they'll do a chainsaw engine for $50.

    Sorry, I forgot the link
    Cryogenic Processing of Engines and Engine Parts
     
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    Well, if you think you're gonna need N20 to get into the nines, I'd spring for the cryo. Otherwise it's just massive overkill. ;)
     
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    Oooh, my almost favorite two words- "massive overkill." OK, I'll not sweat it, not like I'm going to run this thing at Bandimere. :rofl: :lol:;)
     
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    Idk this place was started by a guy named Overkill among others. If you can do it for 50 bucks I say what the heck go for it!:saw::dex:
     
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    Put it together and do some timed cuts. Then tear it down and have it cryoed and do some timed cuts afterwards to see if it is any faster.
     
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