Best older non stihl saw to hotrod?

[robby26wi]

Looking for an older saw to modify some...In the 60-80cc range...preferably in the late 70's-mid 80's....What would be a good one to find?

 

[mini kahuna]

husky 288xp was a mean saw without modifications,don't know the cc's though

 

[robby26wi]

ok i will look into that....Wanted to do a sachs dolmar but they seem hard to find..

 

[TooTall999]

Theres a pretty decent Dolmar 120 on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Sachs-Dolmar-120-Very-Nice-Professional-Chainsaw_W0QQitemZ270092208260QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20538QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[robby26wi]

saw that already...In that condition it should top 300 easily...Looking in the 50-250 range...

 

[robby26wi]

Looking at a johnnyred 910e on saturday so we will see how that is....could get that for 150ish...

 

[TooTall999]

Get in touch with cuttinscott..he's a Dolmar dealer and usually has some decent used saws

 

[04ultra]

just mod your 7900 ....


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[robby26wi]

If i didnt just spend 600 on the saw i would seriously consider it....I think i am looking more to make something out of not much lol...The 7900 already is an animal...

 

[cuttinscott]

Theres a pretty decent Dolmar 120 on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Sachs-Dolmar-120-Very-Nice-Professional-Chainsaw_W0QQitemZ270092208260QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20538QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Real strong money for a 22 year old saw that sold new for the $400 neighborhood.

A 120Super would be a great choice to mod. I had modded some years ago and they were awesome. But they are scarce in good condition being they are 20 years old by now

Scott

 

[rupedoggy]

Homelite 540, Stihl 038, 056, or 064, Mcculloch 80 Double Eagle, Echo 8000, Pioneer P-41, Poulan 5400 or 475 pro, Husqvarna 272, 262xp or 181, Jonsered 670, Sachs Dolmar 120 super, Solo 680.
Some of these are hard to find but I don't think any of them will disapoint a woodcutter that wants something just a little better. Completely rebuilt and mildly hopped up, these saws will make you proud. Just about every manufacturer made some good saws. They made some duds also.

 

[robby26wi]

cool thanks for the info guys...I have no clue why i want an older saw when i have 3 brand new ones but maybe for the same reason people restore old cars lol...

 

[troutfisher]

Looking for an older saw to modify some...In the 60-80cc range...preferably in the late 70's-mid 80's....What would be a good one to find?

I just did a 281XP with a 288XP piston & cylinder. I bought the saw used for $150, parts were easy to find.

 

[Tree Farmer]

I just did a 281XP with a 288XP piston & cylinder. I bought the saw used for $150, parts were easy to find.

Do you know if a 288xp piston and cylinder will fit on an old 280?

 

[troutfisher]

Do you know if a 288xp piston and cylinder will fit on an old 280?

Not sure.....maybe Sawtroll can help.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Homelite 540.

Why the 540 out of the rest of their lineup from that era?

 

[04ultra]

Why the 540 out of the rest of their lineup from that era?

Wow they made other saws....



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[sawinredneck]

Why the 540 out of the rest of their lineup from that era?

Wow they made other saws....



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Is homelite a good saw to buy?

 

[04ultra]

Is homelite a good saw to buy?

Man I thought Husky bought Homelite years ago........



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[robby26wi]

NO no no...poulon bought husky