Looking at a 2171 complete rebuild kit...opinions on kits

[93Dakman!]

I was given a 2171 for free Saturday. It's been sitting for an unknown amount of time in a dealers shop with the cylinder off. The big end rod bearing is very sloppy, so I need to put a crank, and bearings/seals in it. I plan on selling the factory p&c since it's in decent shape and going with a big bore p&c.

I'm looking at two kits on ebay. They both contain nearly all the same parts.

One is a NWP kit for $175.

The other is HUZTL for $75.

I have ran NWP p&c for years with no issues. Perfect history for me, except the friend that ran my 372 w/o oil.

Will the Huztl kit provide me years of reliability like the NWP has? I'm looking for replies from those that have some experience with the two.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181636923010

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351292388451


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[93Dakman!]

It is also missing some pieces that will be dealer only (filter base support bar, handle bar bolts, muffler bolts, clutch c clip & air filter). Plan on putting new fuel and impulse lines, and new filters.

I need to search for the ipl.

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[grizz55chev]

Just my opinion but selling OEM and going aftermarket is a step in the wrong direction. Stock cylinder will produce better performance than any aftermarket bb kit.

 

[93Dakman!]

You may be right there. I may find better performance and reliability out of mildly porting the stock cylinder. I've ran quite a few NWP big bore, but they have always been a replacement for a worn out top end. Throwing a good top end out for NWP may be a mistake.

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[Chris_In_VT]

My two cents, keep the OEM top end. You have zero into the saw so why not put some money into it and make it good. Ask around here for a used crank. SKF 6202c3 bearings are cheap and good.
Put a wanted ad up, I'm positive someone here can sell you all those small parts in one package.