Hey Dick. Great video as usual. My old Husqvarna 50 probably could not stand this mod but watching you was enjoyable. Closing in on 3K subscribers, i see. Keep up your good work.
Thanks David. I’ve been cutting with that saw this afternoon and I swear it has really woken up even more! I’m very pleased with the results. Hope you’re doing well my friend.
That’s perdy neat an to see that it worked is even neater . I never would have guessed that doing that would speed up a saw but then again I’m not very mechanically inclined . Great video Dick
Hi Phil. I ran the saw all afternoon and it just got better. It’s not running any faster in terms of rpm’s, but it has more “grunt” and doesn’t bog down. I was pleasantly surprised!
Thanks for watching iceman. I hope you’re subscribed! I was very surprised with the performance improvement… much more torque and less less bogging down.
Thanks Heath. I’m sure your professional mods will look a lot better than my basic job. I’m amazed at the performance improvement. I ran it for a couple hours after I did the video and it rips!
Thanks for watching Brad. I’ve run that saw quite a bit since that video and I can’t believe how much it has woken up. Way better than I expected. See you soon my friend.
Dick I’ve been seeing a lot about both the muffler mods and boring out the cylinder to make the saw run cooler. I’m still on the fence about doing any mods until my warranty expires on saws I’m cutting and bucking with. Thanks for sharing.👍TCT
Interesting Dick, first time I watched a muffler mod. If it keeps the saw cooler it should last longer and a little more speed will never hurt. 👍Talk later. Terry
Great video They make it harder and tricky on the 550xp to modify not like the STIHL saws barkbox and eagan straight shot muffler available just bolt on. I like the idea of modifying the muffler saw will run cooler and save cooking your saw I’m not too concerned about the performance . I will do the same with my 550xp mark 2 once the warranty expires.
Stihl’s 50cc pro saw muffler isn’t easy to mod either! You have to get creative. Doesn’t have a removable cover like the bigger saws. Screw warranty, it’s just a chainsaw haha! I cut into my $900 261cm after a month at most. Happy cuttting fellas. 🍻
I’ve been really surprised with the difference it has made Bill. I’ve run it quite a bit since the video and it is really performing better than it did before.
Your work bench sure is neater than mine😀. Nice video but naw, this old guy can’t keep up with a smaller stock saw😀much less a faster one 😨. Great content Dick. 👏🏻🇺🇸👍🏻
Hi Jeff. Thanks for watching. I had the same thoughts and was kind of nervous trying it. I had watched several other videos and thought “I can do that”. I’m glad I tried it… the saw’s performance has really improved, and it was great before!
How's it been OGF? You could tell in the after mod clips the saw was pulling better. The open muffler will help move the heat out the cylinder too... You should get your 572 ported. I got mine done last summer and holy smokes that saw rips! I also take mine to the dealer every fall to make sure I'm running the latest firmware...
Thanks for watching Jason. I’ve been running that saw this afternoon and it seems to be waking up even more! I’m sure a real saw builder would laugh at my mod, but it really rips. Who do you recommend for a port job on the 572?
I think opening your deflecter would've given you another 10% it was pretty much push down over the exhaust port. If it's the same exhaust as my 565, the Spark arrestor (which I have removed) only covers the exhaust which is only a very small area . quite a ridiculous design and by removing the mesh gives you a larger opening. We don't have those nutty regulations in our country.
Thanks for watching! I'm amazed at the power improvement this mod made. I hear you on "nutty regulations"... total government control of our lives is the goal of the elite smh.
I beg to differ. I ran the saw a lot prior to the mod and have run it a lot after the mod. It definitely runs stronger. More torque and less bogging. Thanks for watching!
La marmitta ha funzione di pressione va calcolato con un rapporto non puoi fare buchi e trombetta e avere migliorato la prestazione, in Italia c'è la maggior conoscenza dei motori 2 t e la scuola di preparazione professionale Polini Malossi Quattrini Aprilia ec...
Thanks for watching Bert! It wasn’t pretty and it was really basic using the tools I had. The results are really good! I’ll have to look at the West Coast Saw kits.
Great job with the video Dick. Very informative with good results! Keep up the good work.
Thanks Paul. It wasn’t a pretty job but man that saw has really woken up! I’m very pleased.
Very cool video! The time gains are impressive and I'm sure the saw sound great now!
Hey Tony. The saw sounds good but not much louder than before. That surprised me. It really woke the saw up!
Hey Dick. Great video as usual. My old Husqvarna 50 probably could not stand this mod but watching you was enjoyable. Closing in on 3K subscribers, i see. Keep up your good work.
Thanks David. I’ve been cutting with that saw this afternoon and I swear it has really woken up even more! I’m very pleased with the results. Hope you’re doing well my friend.
Really enjoyed the video Dick and great attention to detail. See you soon!
Thanks Obie. Since the video published I have been running that saw quite a bit. The improvement in power is really noticeable. I was very surprised.
Thanks for making these videos, very useful information.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
That’s perdy neat an to see that it worked is even neater . I never would have guessed that doing that would speed up a saw but then again I’m not very mechanically inclined . Great video Dick
Hi Phil. I ran the saw all afternoon and it just got better. It’s not running any faster in terms of rpm’s, but it has more “grunt” and doesn’t bog down. I was pleasantly surprised!
Hey just found your channel we like the content and decided to subscribe. We are from Ontario Canada
Thanks so much Larry. Check out my sampler video. It has short clips from several of my earlier videos.
That is a very respectable improvement!. I have been thinking of doing something similar on my top handle saw.
I was surprised at the increased performance. I didn’t notice any big difference in noise level either.
Pretty cool mod there brother, looks like it pulled a bit more after those changes too 💪
Hey Jack. I ran the saw for a couple hours after I did the video. It really woke up… gutsy torque! I’m impressed.
Nice video, sir. I respect your knowledge and expertise on this stuff. I just picked up a 562 Mark II and I'm thinking about doing this same mod.
Thanks for watching iceman. I hope you’re subscribed! I was very surprised with the performance improvement… much more torque and less less bogging down.
Good work. I should be getting my first two ported and muffler modded saws back from Dyno Joe soon. I can’t wait to run them and drop off 1 more.
Thanks Heath. I’m sure your professional mods will look a lot better than my basic job. I’m amazed at the performance improvement. I ran it for a couple hours after I did the video and it rips!
@@oldguyfirewood not having to handle every split definitely helps. Even if you have to push them onto the belt it’s still a time saver!
Old guy custom saws! Good video buddy.
Thanks for watching Brad. I’ve run that saw quite a bit since that video and I can’t believe how much it has woken up. Way better than I expected. See you soon my friend.
Dick I’ve been seeing a lot about both the muffler mods and boring out the cylinder to make the saw run cooler. I’m still on the fence about doing any mods until my warranty expires on saws I’m cutting and bucking with. Thanks for sharing.👍TCT
Hey Tony. I wouldn’t have done this mod if my saw was still under warranty. I totally understand. Thanks for watching!
Even a little improvement is better than none but it definitely will speed up bucking time stay safe my friend
That saw is really ripping now John. I’m very satisfied.
Interesting Dick, first time I watched a muffler mod. If it keeps the saw cooler it should last longer and a little more speed will never hurt. 👍Talk later. Terry
Thanks Terry. It wasn’t the neatest, cleanest job but I’ve been running it this afternoon and it has really woken up!
Great video
They make it harder and tricky on the 550xp to modify not like the STIHL saws barkbox and eagan straight shot muffler available just bolt on.
I like the idea of modifying the muffler saw will run cooler and save cooking your saw I’m not too concerned about the performance .
I will do the same with my 550xp mark 2 once the warranty expires.
Hi Tony cooler running is a major benefit, but I’m really impressed with the enhanced performance.
Stihl’s 50cc pro saw muffler isn’t easy to mod either! You have to get creative. Doesn’t have a removable cover like the bigger saws. Screw warranty, it’s just a chainsaw haha! I cut into my $900 261cm after a month at most. Happy cuttting fellas. 🍻
Loud saw now,quite saw is for me,slow and steady now I know how to do it good video Dick
Hey digger… thanks for stopping by. It really hasn’t made it much louder. I was surprised!
Hey Mr Dick , this is a cool video . I have an older echo that I just recently got and I am going to try the muffler mod !!! 👍🏻🇺🇸
The performance of the saw has really improved Del. I used it a lot this afternoon and it seems the auto tune has really dialed it in.
Looks great, thanks for walking us through how to do it.
Thanks for watching Tom!
Excellent video
Thanks Dave. I’m really impressed with the increased performance.
@@oldguyfirewood outstanding
Nice job on the muff mod. Running cooler is the real benefit on these modifications. Take care Dick👊🏻
Thanks Todd. I agree cooler is better. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Thanks Dick, I have a saw I should try this on. 👍👍👍
It was well worth the effort. The improvement in performance is notable.
Any improvement to cutting time is always a Win!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thanks David. I’ve been running that saw all afternoon and it’s just gotten better. It’s really woken up… I’m very pleased.
Thank you
@@blazkor6578 you’re certainly welcome. That saw was great before the mod and it’s way better with the muffler opened up. Thanks for watching!
I need to modify my Stihl 039. Been wanting to do it just need some time. Thanks Dick
I’ve been really surprised with the difference it has made Bill. I’ve run it quite a bit since the video and it is really performing better than it did before.
I run a 576 auto tune love it
Auto tune receives a bad wrap from a lot of folks. Reminds me of when autos went from carburetors to fuel injection!
Your work bench sure is neater than mine😀. Nice video but naw, this old guy can’t keep up with a smaller stock saw😀much less a faster one 😨. Great content Dick. 👏🏻🇺🇸👍🏻
Thanks Larry. I had to clean my bench up a little for the video haha! I’m not as organized as I should be.
Save every second you can. Life is short
Good point Doug! Thanks for watching.
Interesting to see it done. I might be more inclined to have someone else do it for me so I didn’t screw anything up 😂
Hi Jeff. Thanks for watching. I had the same thoughts and was kind of nervous trying it. I had watched several other videos and thought “I can do that”. I’m glad I tried it… the saw’s performance has really improved, and it was great before!
Hello Dick, looks like an improvement for sure, just may make it thirsty 😂take care and see you at Bunyan my friend 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
It’s really woken up Larry. I’ll be anxious to see what it does for fuel consumption. Looking forward to Bunyan!
How's it been OGF? You could tell in the after mod clips the saw was pulling better. The open muffler will help move the heat out the cylinder too... You should get your 572 ported. I got mine done last summer and holy smokes that saw rips! I also take mine to the dealer every fall to make sure I'm running the latest firmware...
Thanks for watching Jason. I’ve been running that saw this afternoon and it seems to be waking up even more! I’m sure a real saw builder would laugh at my mod, but it really rips. Who do you recommend for a port job on the 572?
@@oldguyfirewood I had the guy that runs the dyno Joe mods UA-cam channel do mine.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
Did you notice much difference in exhaust noise? If the saw works better and cools better, then it's worth it.
Kenny
I really expected to have it be really loud Kenny, but I hardly notice any difference. It surprised me.
@@oldguyfirewood thanks, good to know.
Κ ολη αυτή η φασαρία για κερδίσεις ενα δευτερόλεπτο?
The time isn’t a big deal, but the more I run it the torque has improved substantially. We’ll worth the time.
I think opening your deflecter would've given you another 10% it was pretty much push down over the exhaust port. If it's the same exhaust as my 565, the Spark arrestor (which I have removed) only covers the exhaust which is only a very small area . quite a ridiculous design and by removing the mesh gives you a larger opening. We don't have those nutty regulations in our country.
Thanks for watching! I'm amazed at the power improvement this mod made. I hear you on "nutty regulations"... total government control of our lives is the goal of the elite smh.
Wish I could of heard the sound 😅
Hi Patrick. It sounds great but not significantly louder.
Modifiche alla marmitta non si sono riscontrati aumenti di potenza solo rumore 😊
I beg to differ. I ran the saw a lot prior to the mod and have run it a lot after the mod. It definitely runs stronger. More torque and less bogging. Thanks for watching!
La marmitta ha funzione di pressione va calcolato con un rapporto non puoi fare buchi e trombetta e avere migliorato la prestazione, in Italia c'è la maggior conoscenza dei motori 2 t e la scuola di preparazione professionale Polini Malossi Quattrini Aprilia ec...
Dick, i did all my saws, but used the kits from "West Coast Saw"
Thanks for watching Bert! It wasn’t pretty and it was really basic using the tools I had. The results are really good! I’ll have to look at the West Coast Saw kits.
Why wouldn't you just take the top cover off instead of working like that, it's 3 clips !!! Lol
Thanks for watching!