Homelite Muffler Mod Questions

[blown_alaskan]

I have an old 330 saw I have been using and I'm considering tearing into the muffler for some additional power. What exactly should I do to the muffler? I shot a couple of pics for reference. Thanks in advance.

 

[blown_alaskan]

TTT. I have already done a search on this topic. Is there a particular thread someone can direct me toward for some instructions? Thanks.

 

[rbtree]

I measured your muffler outlet and inlet areas, and came up with a ratio of about 2-1. With screen installed, that is about optimum. Most of today's saws have a ratio of way under 1. My guess is your saw is fine..and already pretty loud. Any more and it might actually cut slower, as it needs some backpressure.

 

[blown_alaskan]

Tanks rbtree, yea the saw is already loud. I just like to tinker and thought there might be something I could do to it to improve the flow without losing all of the backpressure.