Is a stihl 038 a good saw and what's it worth?
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I was asking for an opinion not a Google search I can push the buttons to not that dumb
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
Must be I am, because that's how I figured it out
Okay so what's your opinion on deleting the base gasket does it do anything or not really I just wanted a couple opinions and then I'll go read up on it that's how I do this I asked people's opinions and then I do research and I make my own decision based upon both I'd likeI'd like to hear the mad scientist chime in on this oneMust be I am, because that's how I figured it out
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
It increases the compression ratio, same effect most any 2- or 4- stroke engine, google on....
The gaskets not very thick so I'm wondering how much of a difference it would really make without shaving the bottom of the cylinder
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
10-15psi
I might have to buy one of them boogers one of these daysIt improves performance, and I use Yamabond. But I also run some Husqvarnas
You are limited by the piston hitting the head. Research squish
I know what it is
I know what the term refers to I don't know how much space is available before you end up with a headbanger
It's kind of like I put a set of Gibson headers on my Chevy truck with a 350 and you were to ask me what kind of difference do I think it made I would say hardly noticeable and that could equate to anywhere from 5 to 20 horsepower I was just hearing a lot of people talking about doing it and I haven't heard anybody raving about the results
Ryan'smilling
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Paging @MustangMike, this fella is looking for rave reviews of a base gasket delete. 
Good Lord. So I take it doesnt do much. Tough crowd tonight lol.Paging @MustangMike, this fella is looking for rave reviews of a base gasket delete.
How about them Seahawks?
Not sure what saw you are referring to, but deleting the base gasket can help in several ways. Always check squish before + after. Measured squish usually only changes about .016 or .017 even though the gaskets are touted as .020.
1) Increased compression and tighter squish band (improves combustion)
2) Longer power stroke (the Exhaust port opening is now lower)
3) Increased intake port opening (since it opens from the bottom, it now opens sooner)
It may not benefit every saw, but is sure helps a lot of them.
1) Increased compression and tighter squish band (improves combustion)
2) Longer power stroke (the Exhaust port opening is now lower)
3) Increased intake port opening (since it opens from the bottom, it now opens sooner)
It may not benefit every saw, but is sure helps a lot of them.
Fixed it for you.
Thanks mike. These fellers didnt wanna explain it I guess. Haha anyways it's on a 038 magnum. I appreciate the great explanation. This is what I was asking. Thanks again.
Haha yeah I'm not a sea fan. But I'm from there. Maybe that's what's wrong with me? Washington redneck?
