Jonsered 2153 VS Husqvarna 550XP

[Mastermind]

That sums up the year leading up til now with the 562. To me that saw broke the "tweener" boundary all to heck. This may be a bit off topic but I can not understand how so many people discount that saw as Irrelevant. The 550 is an amazing saw, setting the bar ever so higher in the 50cc market yet in stock form the performance is a slight gain over it predecessor. Looking at the 562, the power/speed just in stock form is truly game changing. The 555 will out cut a 357 all day long. Is it because the 346 set the bar so high already or the 357 was just another pro 60?

I've said the same thing since I ported the first 562XP. It truly is an amazing saw.

The 550 is in the same league IMHO. It's just so light and nimble......and after port work it's cutting like a freaking light saber.

 

[Majorpayne]

I've said the same thing since I ported the first 562XP. It truly is an amazing saw.

The 550 is in the same league IMHO. It's just so light and nimble......and after port work it's cutting like a freaking light saber.

Did you play with your 550 today?

 

[Mastermind]

Did you play with your 550 today?

Nope......I ported a MS261 today.

We shall have a race tomorrow. :msp_biggrin:

 

[Roll Tide]

Nope......I ported a MS261 today.

We shall have a race tomorrow. :msp_biggrin:

I got $1 on the 261.:msp_sneaky:

 

[nmurph]

I got $1 on the 261.:msp_sneaky:

Is that all you have to lose?

 

[gcdible1]

Nope......I ported a MS261 today.

We shall have a race tomorrow. :msp_biggrin:

Go speedracer go!!!

 

[Roll Tide]

Is that all you have to lose?

No just dont want to look too cocky:msp_biggrin:

 

[nmurph]

No just dont want to look too cocky:msp_biggrin:

I think a fairer fight might be a ported 261 vs Randy's 2153.

 

[Roll Tide]

I think a fairer fight might be a ported 261 vs Randy's 2153.

Naaa I dont think so:msp_wink:

 

[Mastermind]

The MS261 has 205 psi......it should be a good race.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

The MS261 has 205 psi......it should be a good race.

Man I tossed and turned all night waiting for the videos and results of 3 back to back testing. :msp_thumbsup:

3 cubes are my favorite saws to take to the woods with 16" and 3/8 to buck up the hardwoods for and with friends. Bigger saws set in back up if needed.

Only saw I have regretted selling has been my woods ported 5000 plus with oem small carb. Saw pulled like a mule.

Let the games begin.

 

[nmurph]

Naaa I dont think so:msp_wink:

The Jonny was only about 1sec bh the 550. That doesn't leave much room for second place.

 

[Mastermind]

The Jonny was only about 1sec bh the 550. That doesn't leave much room for second place.

The MS261 is a stout contender. I wouldn't be surprised to see it spank the Swedes. The shame is how much the 261 has to be modified to be even close.

Now if the 550 wins........remember, it's the only strato saw in contention. :cool2:

 

[SawTroll]

The MS261 is a stout contender. I wouldn't be surprised to see it spank the Swedes. The shame is how much the 261 has to be modified to be even close.

Now if the 550 wins........remember, it's the only strato saw in contention. :cool2:

So the 261 is no longer a strato? :biggrinbounce2:

 

[Mastermind]

So the 261 is no longer a strato? :biggrinbounce2:

If a 261 crosses my bench it leaves here a non-strato. :msp_thumbup:

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

So the 261 is no longer a strato? :biggrinbounce2:

Ed said his 261's leave as non strato's too.

 

[nmurph]

The MS261 is a stout contender. I wouldn't be surprised to see it spank the Swedes. The shame is how much the 261 has to be modified to be even close.

Now if the 550 wins........remember, it's the only strato saw in contention. :cool2:

What was the 550's final compression reading (inaccurate though it may be)? I know the initial readings were low due to the gauge, but it seems they run lower stock compressions than the 346.

 

[SawTroll]

If a 261 crosses my bench it leaves here a non-strato. :msp_thumbup:

I imagined that - think I have read about others doing similar. :biggrin:

 

[Mastermind]

What was the 550's final compression reading (inaccurate though it may be)? I know the initial readings were low due to the gauge, but it seems they run lower stock compressions than the 346.

It's at 165 now......on my "incorrect" gauge.

 

[deye223]

that little jred is a but kicker