I have always thought the 400 out of the box is probably the most versatile saw Stihl has. The power to weight ratio is fantastic. It really punches above its cc class stock and with a conservative port job is just phenomenal.
Rip off saw is major expensive. I'd much rather have you or Aaron Lynch port my saws for half the price and better performance! Jmo! Also I've done pretty good myself as maybe you remember I followed your port on that 044 I did and it's still fast and strong! Always thankful for what you share!
@@oakiewoodsman I have no idea what the numbers turned out to be but I took screen shots of Richard's work and my daughter blew up the pics with her wisdom and we did some grinding with nothing special but a small dremmel type deal my friend has that owns the saw. Like I told Richard at the time I'm sure it's not like his port job because I'm guessing we were fairly conservative but my good friend says it's better by far that it was! I also did some grinding on my 024 quite some time ago and did the same and followed J and s chainsaws port work the best I could and it's also better that stock. Not touching my new saws though if I decide to do anything more than muffler mods they will be done by someone reputable. Will be down the road though quite some time as I have to save for vehicle maintenance. Car needs 500 in parts and labor and truck 1000.
I have a 400 and its my favorite saw just so versatile. The power to weight is awesome. . Only complaint i have is when u run a 25 inch bar it dont oil the best.
The 400 is surprisingly fast with the 8pin... hmm interesting 🤔 would have thought the 462 ripsaw build would have smoked it. You must build a solid saw 👍😎
Your videos are informative! Good job👍. If I had to, I would choose the 400. I just looked at Stihlusa and they do not have the 400 listed. The 462 is $1300+ and the 362 is around $900. I would guess it would be somewhere in between those two.
Got to dig those dogs in…. Even in sweet gum. How can you really know a saw until you find it’s breaking point and run it in your normal fashion. That 400 is a sweet runner! Man
462's should outperform 400's if done well. Love the 461's too. Stihl has done a great job lightening up the 400 and 462. If you run saws a lot, a pound or two lighter adds up as the day goes on.
As much as I like my 400, there's no way it hangs with my 462. Ported or otherwise. The port work must be equal to each model in that " work saw " , " GTG saw, " or race saw " builds be compared evenly. The decal on the 462 means nothing IMO. Your 400 runs good Richard. Not taking a shot. Trying to be realistic.
If you’re using your phone you may need to use a web browser on a pc. I had to do that for a few channels and then re-login on my phone. I think it’s a security thing UA-cam does to protect the email addresses.
Id take a Flagg build over a Ripsaw build any day. Both saws looked good.
I have always thought the 400 out of the box is probably the most versatile saw Stihl has. The power to weight ratio is fantastic. It really punches above its cc class stock and with a conservative port job is just phenomenal.
Nice job Rich. Glad you're back. 👍
Rip off saw is major expensive. I'd much rather have you or Aaron Lynch port my saws for half the price and better performance! Jmo! Also I've done pretty good myself as maybe you remember I followed your port on that 044 I did and it's still fast and strong! Always thankful for what you share!
The craftsmanship and port work was very good on the 462. Good solid build. They are pricey tho.
I’d take a Flagg build over a Ripsaw build. These were both nice saws.
@@richardflagg3084good to know
Hey Ted! Didn’t know you did that 044
@@oakiewoodsman I have no idea what the numbers turned out to be but I took screen shots of Richard's work and my daughter blew up the pics with her wisdom and we did some grinding with nothing special but a small dremmel type deal my friend has that owns the saw. Like I told Richard at the time I'm sure it's not like his port job because I'm guessing we were fairly conservative but my good friend says it's better by far that it was! I also did some grinding on my 024 quite some time ago and did the same and followed J and s chainsaws port work the best I could and it's also better that stock. Not touching my new saws though if I decide to do anything more than muffler mods they will be done by someone reputable. Will be down the road though quite some time as I have to save for vehicle maintenance. Car needs 500 in parts and labor and truck 1000.
Love the videos rich. You should do a video comparing a bar box with just a run of the mill muffler mod. BBs are nice, but damn they are loud
AND HEAVY
Great video! Would live either of them! The 400 definitely is on my list of wants. Again, good job!
Both impressive saws👍🏻 that 400 tho!
Agreed!
That 400 sure runs good
I find almost every saw except super small saws will pull an 8 pin perfectly well if you can keep a sharp chain
Same here!
I have a 400 and its my favorite saw just so versatile. The power to weight is awesome. . Only complaint i have is when u run a 25 inch bar it dont oil the best.
Interested to see what you can do with the 400. I have one and it's a great saw.
It sounded like the 400 with the 8 pin stayed on the pipe better. Both are beasts and not bogging down
The 400 is surprisingly fast with the 8pin... hmm interesting 🤔 would have thought the 462 ripsaw build would have smoked it. You must build a solid saw 👍😎
The power band on the 400 sounds SO much better than the 462 to me for some reason. I hope Stihl makes more saws with the mag piston.
Your videos are informative! Good job👍. If I had to, I would choose the 400. I just looked at Stihlusa and they do not have the 400 listed. The 462 is $1300+ and the 362 is around $900. I would guess it would be somewhere in between those two.
It is, I believe it’s around a thousand fifty with a 25” lightweight bar.
Got to dig those dogs in…. Even in sweet gum. How can you really know a saw until you find it’s breaking point and run it in your normal fashion. That 400 is a sweet runner! Man
400 nice work 👍🏼
Nice info Rich ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Wow that 400 rips!! Does it have machine work?
Yessir!
👍👍both good runners.
Yep
Glad to know you still fog a mirror. No video in a while so I wasn’t sure 😂😂😂
Slacking for sure. I'll start cranking them out in the next few days.
Is say 400 for the win, at least to the ears.
Ive watched another vid, where the 462 outperformed the 400. I have 3 461's I am going to try and keep running as long as i can.
462's should outperform 400's if done well. Love the 461's too. Stihl has done a great job lightening up the 400 and 462. If you run saws a lot, a pound or two lighter adds up as the day goes on.
I think your 400 was a second faster than the 462 on the big log with 7 pin to 7 pin. Which is surprising 😜👍
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Great shootout.
I tend to enjoy my ported 400 over my ported 462. I feel the 400 takes better to port work, and it has a more usable power band.
I really like my 400 as well. I've built some rowdy 462's Some have a pretty narrow powerband. Just depends how it's done.
How do we contact you to get some work done, I’m in SC.
Email is in the "About" tab on the home page.
Was starting to wonder if you were still alive.
Hah!! Just a little time off for the holidays. I've got some stuff lined up in the next few days.
I think I'd prefer that 400. I prefer torque in my big saws
I want the 462 but for you to port it :-D
As much as I like my 400, there's no way it hangs with my 462. Ported or otherwise.
The port work must be equal to each model in that " work saw " , " GTG saw, " or race saw " builds be compared evenly.
The decal on the 462 means nothing IMO.
Your 400 runs good Richard. Not taking a shot.
Trying to be realistic.
Based on results the porting “is not even” nor is the amount $ being spent on the porting
I’m not seeing your email. What is it? Would like to price some work from you.
If you’re using your phone you may need to use a web browser on a pc. I had to do that for a few channels and then re-login on my phone. I think it’s a security thing UA-cam does to protect the email addresses.
@@PurpleNovember that’s what I figured. I don’t have a PC is the problem
@@KAMP8505 are you using a phone app or through a web browser on the phone?
@@PurpleNovemberapp on iPhone
Yeah I have not been impressed with the Repsol. I think they getting all that clout from Buck and Billy Ray good job on the 400.
Yeap exactly. There's a video on FB of a RipSaw build that got sent to a different saw builder. After he reworked it he got about an extra 10% gain .
Out of all my saws the 400c is closest to my heart. 🧡🤍