MS441 R C-M M-Tronic Review and Mods

[albert]

I probaly missed it, but what bar mount are you adapting to the 576, Stihl?

 

[FATGUY]

I knocked off some spacers with the Stihl bar stud OD that fit over the Husky bar studs.



BTW, I want to mention that the last cuts I made with the 576 were not fast time cuts. I was just thrilled to finally hear the darn thing 4 stroking, which it clearly was doing,

 

[FATGUY]

As saw lovers, I think the worst thing that can happen in a comparison like this is a clear cut winner. As consumers, we all benifit from manufactureres NOT resting on their laurels.

 

[MacLaren]

I just cant help but think that big Husqvarna will really come to life after a fwew more tanks in her. Suffice it to say, I was pretty surprised at the results so far.

 

[albert]

Andy, how many tanks run on the saws? Both saws a top quality. It seems that the Stihl system greater control of operation. The Husky seems more like Stihls IEM like on the ms280. Does the Husky control timing like the motronic on the 441

 

[FATGUY]

She very well may be a late bloomer, but it seems, still has a ways to go. Like I said, it was thrilling to finally hear it 4 stroke. For whatever reason, it's not as distinct in the video as it was in real life but I wa reveling in it.

 

[Andyshine77]

As saw lovers, I think the worst thing that can happen in a comparison like this is a clear cut winner. As consumers, we all benifit from manufactureres NOT resting on their laurels.

No doubt about that.

Most of the cuts were made just for fun. I did just time a few of the cuts I did for time, and the 576 seems to have made quite a recovery. The bar not mounting correctly must have made a serous impact on performance. The first cuts I made for timing with the 576 was 17.00 the 441 ran 16.56 that's .04 of a second. :msp_thumbsup: Both were the fastest cuts for each saw BTW.

 

[FATGUY]

No doubt about that.

Most of the cuts were made just for fun. I did just time a few of the cuts I did for time, and the 576 seems to have made quite a recovery. The bar not mounting must have made a serous impact on performance. The first cuts I made for timing with the 576 was 17.00 the 441 ran 16.56 that's .04 of a second. :msp_thumbsup: Both were the fastest cuts for each saw BTW.

Actually, that's .44 but who's counting, very impressive considering the 576 is still choked up.

 

[MacLaren]

No doubt about that.

Most of the cuts were made just for fun. I did just time a few of the cuts I did for time, and the 576 seems to have made quite a recovery. The bar not mounting must have made a serous impact on performance. The first cuts I made for timing with the 576 was 17.00 the 441 ran 16.56 that's .04 of a second. :msp_thumbsup: Both were the fastest cuts for each saw BTW.

Good job Andy. Thanks for taking the time to do this for us all.

 

[FATGUY]

well a few beers and a bunch of Aleve and my knee's back to normal, nighty-night gentlemen.

 

[Andyshine77]

well a few beers and a bunch of Aleve and my knee's back to normal, nighty-night gentlemen.

Great to hear Nik!!

 

[Andyshine77]

MORE AIR!!!!!! hahaha

Yes, plus better air filter and filter mount.

 

[Officer's Match]

Well, this just keeps getting interestinger.

:biggrinbounce2:

 

[mdavlee]

Well that's good the 576 iis catching up with the 441. They both probably need 2-3 gallons to get close to broke in.

 

[FATGUY]

It'd also be interesting to see how it performs with a mufler mod.

 

[blsnelling]

Actually, that's .44 but who's counting, very impressive considering the 576 is still choked up.

Nice try Andre

What was the fastest 361 cut time?

 

[GA_Boy]

Have you modded the muffler on the 576? That's likely some of the difference.

You took the words out of my mouth.

 

[the westspartan]

In the name of science, you boys need to come up with a spare muffler to mod for the 576. You could also find someone with an already modded muffler to borrow for a few cuts.

A.S. should offer research grants that you could apply for to facilitate this kind of information and learning.

 

[MacLaren]

In the name of science, you boys need to come up with a spare muffler to mod for the 576. You could also find someone with an already modded muffler to borrow for a few cuts.

A.S. should offer research grants that you could apply for to facilitate this kind of information and learning.

I think your on to something big! I agree 200%!

 

[mdavlee]

I know the other 576 I sold has a muffler mod. I wonder how much a muffler costs?