084 Stage 3T on its way

[00juice]

I got my first ebay saw about 2 months ago. It was an 084 that was listed as a good running saw. Upon arrival, it didn't have any compression. After managing to find a new oem cylinder on ebay, I got Dean to put it all together, and do a stage 3T mod while he was at it. As of last night, it is now done and on its way back to its new home. I'll be using it for milling. Anyway, I'm psyched to finally get it back and try this bad boy out. I'll let you all know what it's like once it comes in the mail next week.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I hope you got some satisfaction from the Ebayer that did you that way.

Ian

 

[Former Saw Builder]

Stage 3T

I have a Husqvarna 390XP new from Dean I just put a non rev limiting coil he sent me on it and the saw screems... I walks away from my brothers slightly modded MS 660 in 24" hickory with the same bars and chains. I'm real happy with it that monster your getting should be awesome.

 

[00juice]

The whole ebay thing worked out ok. The seller seemed surprised, and was very quick to enquire what he could do to make things right. I made a suggestion, and he agreed, no questions asked except for something in writing describing the problem from a stihl dealer. I'm actually happier the way it worked out. I got a brand new cylinder and piston and Deans mod, and it only cost me an additional 300 bucks. There are still some good people out there.

 

[dustytools]

Im glad that things worked out for you 00juice. I was tickled sh!tless when my 084 arrived and was as described (excellent condition). Was hoping the same for you. Looks like all ended well afterall. Let me know what its like on the mill.:greenchainsaw:

 

[00juice]

I sure will give an update. It should come sometime during the week. I probably won't get a chance to play with it till the following weekend. It's St.Patricks weekend. Too much beer drinking going on to be playing with saws. But, I will get back to you with an update.

 

[rmihalek]

Isn't a stage III mod too "hot" for milling? I thought that stage III was pretty close to a racing set up.

 

[Cut4fun]

From what i read a stage 3 could go two routes, one for torque and one for rpm's. Bet milling he went for the torque set up.

 

[Cut4fun]

Dean's 2 choices of stage 3 mods

Stage III T & Stage III R...$350


These stages are for the professional cutters who are concerned with production.

T stands for torque and is for the customer who demands the most available torque and HP to weight ratio. This is particularly suited for scale fallers.

R is for RPM and these modifications are for the operator who generally is limbing and bucking smaller logs on the landing or in a tree removal situation and busting down a tree for chipping.

When considering either of these 2 stages please call us and lets discuss how you use your saw to determine what will work best for your needs

Stage III T is for TORQUE:
Added to Stage II
Finger Ports
Transfer Directional Ports
Ignition timing Advanced
Piston Casting marks Cleaned & Polished
Transfer Timing advanced
Transfer Casting Flaws Cleaned
Crank Case Vented

Stage III R is for RPM:
Added to Stage II
Finger Ports
Transfer Directional Ports
Ignition timing Advanced
Piston Casting marks Cleaned & Polished
Transfer Timing advanced
Transfer Casting Flaws Cleaned
Exhaust Port Timing Advanced
No Auxiliary Boost Ports

 

[00juice]

I went with Deans recommendation on this one. I told him that i'd be using it for milling and he suggested the the stage 3 T for torque. He guarantees no loss of durability. I know of atleast one other person with the same saw and modification using it for milling without any problems.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Stage 3 with no loss of durability? I was under the impression that when you take it that far that you start shortening the life of the saw as a trade off for increased performance. What's the Scoop?

Ian

 

[klickitatsacket]

Stage 3 with no loss of durability? I was under the impression that when you take it that far that you start shortening the life of the saw as a trade off for increased performance. What's the Scoop?

Ian

One of the biggest problems with modern saws is that they are so plugged up and restricted. When we get done modifying them the amount of heat that is shed and the extra fuel that lubes and cools these engines creates conditions that are no more harmful to your saw than a stock saw that is under lubricated and hot.

The down side to this is the loss of fuel economy. There is a down side but many are willing to trade the fuel economy for more power.

 

[Cut4fun]

The down side to this is the loss of fuel economy. There is a down side but many are willing to trade the fuel economy for more power.

I got a car that gets 6-8 mpg and a truck that gets 8-10 mpg. So whatever a modded saw eats in gas is a good trade off IMO.

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26803&d=1127070388

 

[00juice]

I think in the grand scheme of things I can afford a little more gas in the saw.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Thanks for the clarification Dean. I thought that your stage 2 was a hot "woods port" and that stage 3 was starting to edge toward the race saw arena and with that would come the shortening of saw life.

Ian