Could a 353 be 'upgraded' to a 346xp?

[troutfisher]

husky shows the same part # for both crankshafts.

 

[blis]

I think that the crankshaft are different, so it not just a simple bolt-on

You can bolt-on a jug and piston, but you'r ending up whit some oddball saw, and it will not be a 346xp.

Only difference between 353 and 346 is the bore ( 45mm vs 42).

 

[troutfisher]

crankcase is same # too, 537-17-19-03

 

[blis]

crankcase is same # too, 537-17-19-03

And so is the carb (zama C3-EL17)

 

[troutfisher]

I have a 046 Stihl that needs a new piston/cylinder. Is there a hot rod upgade that I can do?

 

[MAG58]

husky shows the same part # for both crankshafts.

Sorry,yes you'r right, all of you :blush: I was thinking of the 357xp and 359, cos there is the crankshaft different.

 

[Freakingstang]

346 running at 15.5k and its ok :jawdrop:

I wonder if i should tune my 353 to 14,5k then....

I wouldn't...

Modded saws are a whole nother ball game. I can run it higher..I have had it at 16.2K and I'm afraid, but it is still not too lean.

stock saw, NO WAY!lol