Hyway 660 cylinder kit review

[Jacob J.]

Gonna be interesting to see how this thing runs untouched.

Looks like to me that Jeremy has already had his meaty mitts all over it.

 

[Naked Arborist]

I thought it looked pretty good compared to some of the crap out there. Time for me post up the 250 build I did.

Are we posting each different build in it's own tread?

 

[watsonr]

What happened? I had some company stay over and now getting to this thread. Looked at page 8 and clicked it before realizing I needed to go to page 4. Read page 4 and then went to go back to 3 and then 4,5,6,7,8 are all gone??

 

[Gologit]

What happened? I had some company stay over and now getting to this thread. Looked at page 8 and clicked it before realizing I needed to go to page 4. Read page 4 and then went to go back to 3 and then 4,5,6,7,8 are all gone??

Everything directly pertinent to the thread is still here. The thread hijack stuff is gone.

 

[Mastermind]

What happened? I had some company stay over and now getting to this thread. Looked at page 8 and clicked it before realizing I needed to go to page 4. Read page 4 and then went to go back to 3 and then 4,5,6,7,8 are all gone??

The off topic crew (including myself) got bored and trashed the place. I'm gonna try (no promises) to stick to the topic a little better, at least in the main forums. :bang:

 

[watsonr]

The off topic crew (including myself) got bored and trashed the place. I'm gonna try (no promises) to stick to the topic a little better, at least in the main forums. :bang:

It was about jugs wasn't it?:msp_smile:

Couldn't help mah-self

 

[Mastermind]

It was about jugs wasn't it?:msp_smile:

Couldn't help mah-self

I'm the same way.......I have a tough time being serious all, hell even half the time. I like to poke fun and have a good time everywhere I go. The thing is.......everyone ain't like me. So about these cylinders.........yep, they're made outta metal.

 

[Jacob J.]

I'm the same way.......I have a tough time being serious all, hell even half the time. I like to poke fun and have a good time everywhere I go. The thing is.......everyone ain't like me. So about these cylinders.........yep, they're made outta metal.

This place is a lot better off when we all joke around and keep it light-hearted. The people that tend to do the most joking around are also some of the heaviest hitters in the saw world and OPE industry. The people that get all uptight about it are the ones with the least experience and who take themselves too seriously (in my experience.)

 

[Mastermind]

This place is a lot better off when we all joke around and keep it light-hearted. The people that tend to do the most joking around are also some of the heaviest hitters in the saw world and OPE industry. The people that get all uptight about it are the ones with the least experience and who take themselves too seriously (in my experience.)

Well JJ I do worry (a little ) that I might come across as a joker and not be taken seriously when I do need to convey something of import.

Like the advances in cylinder quality that we are seeing these days through the work of guys like Randy and Henry. They really are getting so much better that the need to pay big bucks for an OEM top end is in most cases not necessary anymore.

 

[thomas1]

Are the non-New West cylinders modeled after the later 660 cylinders?

 

[Mastermind]

Are the non-New West cylinders modeled after the later 660 cylinders?

I've had the opportunity to check port timing on 5 different 066 AM cylinders so far. Except for the New West none have been modeled after the old red light jugs we all look for, but never have I seen one with the exhaust as high as a new 660 except the BB from Baileys. Now to me the exhaust being at 99° would be a great thing. And if the intake could be kept at around 78° that would be nice too.

I'd like to be able to get an 066 jug made to my specs......that would be too cool.

 

[thomas1]

I've had the opportunity to check port timing on 5 different 066 AM cylinders so far. Except for the New West none have been modeled after the old red light jugs we all look for, but never have I seen one with the exhaust as high as a new 660 except the BB from Baileys. Now to me the exhaust being at 99° would be a great thing. And if the intake could be kept at around 78° that would be nice too.

I'd like to be able to get an 066 jug made to my specs......that would be too cool.

I'm sure all you need to do is place a minimum order. I paypal'd you $12, that should get the ball rolling.

 

[Mastermind]

I'm sure all you need to do is place a minimum order. I paypal'd you $12, that should get the ball rolling.

You are a true and dear friend Tom.

 

[bucknfeller]

This place is a lot better off when we all joke around and keep it light-hearted. The people that tend to do the most joking around are also some of the heaviest hitters in the saw world and OPE industry. The people that get all uptight about it are the ones with the least experience and who take themselves too seriously (in my experience.)

Well stated sir, I agree whole heartedly. If it wasn't for the laughs I get out of reading this stuff, I wouldn't come here at all.

 

[Mastermind]

Well stated sir, I agree whole heartedly. If it wasn't for the laughs I get out of reading this stuff, I wouldn't come here at all.

So would I be correct in assuming that you are an "Opportunistic Hooligan" that enjoys life?

 

[Jacob J.]

I've had the opportunity to check port timing on 5 different 066 AM cylinders so far. Except for the New West none have been modeled after the old red light jugs we all look for, but never have I seen one with the exhaust as high as a new 660 except the BB from Baileys. Now to me the exhaust being at 99° would be a great thing. And if the intake could be kept at around 78° that would be nice too.

I'd like to be able to get an 066 jug made to my specs......that would be too cool.

That Raisman (Raismann?) cylinder I have has around 170 degrees exhaust duration out of the box. I'll put a wheel on it and see what the timing is, but I know it's higher than an OEM 660 jug.

 

[bucknfeller]

So would I be correct in assuming that you are an "Opportunistic Hooligan" that enjoys life?

You've got it pal, where's the fun in reading a bunch of facts and data? It only takes a couple of to ruin everyones good time.

 

[jeepyfz450]

The quality of there kits are looking better and better BUT..... My question is how are they holding up to long term use. Part of the problem with the early aftermarket kits was the life expectancy (SP?) was much shorter than OEM. I really like the looks of some of these kits.

 

[Rudolf73]

Talking about AM kits, how many users have actually seen them wear out...? The way I see it, if the tolerances on the cylinder are accurate and the cylinder plating is good quality the cylinder should last as long as OEM maybe? Oh and the port bevels need to be shaped correctly also.

I think the AM kits reliability comes down to the quality of the piston and rings. I have heard stories of the piston pin holes wearing out prematurely due to incorrect tolerances and or inferior alloy used. The clips have also been know to fall out and create some horrendous damage.

So In my mind a good quality AM cylinder with a high quality brand name piston should be a good alternative to OEM considering the price difference.

 

[Dennis Cahoon]

Well JJ I do worry (a little ) that I might come across as a joker and not be taken seriously when I do need to convey something of import.

I don't worry one little bit about being taken seriously!.......Hahahahahahaha!