NYH1
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I know the 353's around here are E Tech model's with the cat mufflers. What about the 346XP? Thanks!
Is the Husky 346XP an E Tech model?
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I am in NY also. My dealer has the 353 and 359 in e-tech and 346 and 357 in the non e-tech.
spike60
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They're coming through as E-techs now. Just look for the green cap.
NYH1
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Are they going to keep the 346 a non E Tech model?
Off topic but...........I spent a lot of time in your area when I was a kid. I was at the Franklin County Fair the night there was the shooting back in the late '80's, remember that?!
NYH1
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Thanks spike. My next saw is going to be a 50cc class saw. I was leaning towards the 353. Now that I have my 365 a 346 might make more sense. Especially if the 346 is a non E Tech model. My way of thinking was if I bought a 353 I'd change the muffler to the non cat. That adds $35 or so more to the price of the saw. I'd only be another $20 or so away from a 346. I'd be better off getting the 346 in that case. I guess I can forget that theory now. I won't be buying any time soon.
I'll use the 50cc class saw for limbs from 2 inches to 10 inches or so. Blocking logs from 6 inches to about 12 inches. Anything larger I'll use my 365.
Yep, I remember. Did you live around here when you were younger? The 353 and 359 have only been available as e-techs for a couple of years around here. I have seen the 346 and 357 both ways but my local dealer has only been carrying the non e-tech ones lately. Its funny this thread came up because I just made up my mind the other day that I wanted a 346 and stopped to my dealer to make sure they still had the non e-tech ones.
keith c raymond
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My 346 is an E-Tech.At the time I did not know the difference.Now however ,I have modded the muffler and I dont know if you could tell the difference.Point being,i wouldnt be afraid to pickup the E-tech,if you were to do a muffler mod.Just my 3 cents.
tawilson
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I decided to get a 346XPG around XMAS so had the dealer order me one. Of course then, I didn't know squat about E-Tech, but I got the non anyways.
troutfisher
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I remember. I raced my Lawnmower last summer at the fair. It was NNLMR and the monster trucks. We offered to let the driver of "monster patrol" take a few laps on a mower. His reply: "no thanks, you guys are nuts." We also raced at the Redneck Games, I got my mower signed by the Kentucky Headhunters.
NYH1
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I've never lived up there. I've lived in Syracuse my whole life. I have family that lives up in Dickinson Center, NY off Rte. 11B. I use to spend the summer's up there when I was a kid. Been to Malone many times. Nicholville, Moira, North Lawrence, Bangor, Brushton just to name a few............great memories, great places!
NYH1
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I wouldn't mod the muffler, just replace it with a non cat muffler.My 346 is an E-Tech.At the time I did not know the difference.Now however ,I have modded the muffler and I dont know if you could tell the difference.Point being,i wouldnt be afraid to pickup the E-tech,if you were to do a muffler mod.Just my 3 cents.
troutfisher
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I fish the Deer River in Dickinson. Good Bear hunting up there too.
troutfisher
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here's a link to pic of the race mower.
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=43293&highlight=12.5+hp+440
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=43293&highlight=12.5+hp+440
NYH1
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If I could live anywhere in New York State it would be in Franklin County. Somewhere around the St. Regis Falls and Santa Clara area would be nice. I have a really good job here in the city and could never give it up! But I love it up there.
troutfisher
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If I could live anywhere in New York State it would be in Franklin County. Somewhere around the St. Regis Falls and Santa Clara area would be nice. I have a really good job here in the city and could never give it up! But I love it up there.
St. Regis Falls is my favorite place on earth. Spending time at camp, spending time at the Riverside, The Santa Clara Lodge, Deer Vally Trails, The Red Tavern, The Tamarack, Bellas, The Sportsman's Club, ahhhhhhh.......Home.
troutfisher
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If you can't get a non E-Tech, just gut the muffler and re-tune.
NYH1
Tacticle Chainsaw Operator.
I'd buy a non cat muffler and put it on. I'm going to get a tach so I can tune all my saws. I don't know when I'll be buying a 353 or 346. It's probably not going to be any time soon.
Plus I'm still not really sure which one to get. I've been told a 346 will cut a little faster then the 353 in wood under 10 inches in diameter due to it's higher RPM's. And a 353 will cut a little faster then a 346 in wood over 10 inches in diameter due to it having more torque, bar lengths and chains being equal (I'll run a 16" b&c). I'll use the saw to cut limbs from 2 inches to 10 inches or so, and blocking logs from 6 inches to about 12 inches.
SawTroll
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All the models mentioned has been availiable with or without e-tech for several years, it is a question of what the importers/distributers choose to offer....... :help: :help:
Btw, my Husky dealer once told me that he has sold a grand total of one e-tech saw, and he changed the muffler out for an ordinary one on warrancy after a while, as the saw ran far too hot (believe it was a 242xp).
Btw, my Husky dealer once told me that he has sold a grand total of one e-tech saw, and he changed the muffler out for an ordinary one on warrancy after a while, as the saw ran far too hot (believe it was a 242xp).
blis
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hmmm, 242xp with cat, dont think so...
SawTroll
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It was the first saw ever offered with a cat, at least that is what the husky legend says.
