365special

[bullet20]

hi I have a Husqvarna 365 special, im thinking about a slight muffler mod... or anything to tweak it alittle  without spending  a lot of money.  would it be worth the time moding the muffler?   also I was thinking of trading it  on a new ms362.  would I be bettering myself? I know the stihl seems smoother and lighter.  or should I keep the 365 and but a ms261?   to many choices lol thanks guys for  your time  .

[tlandrum]

the 365 is a stronger saw than the ms362. its also the same exact platform as the 372. just swap the piston and cylinder out and you've got a 70cc saw. then buy yourself a new autotune husky 550xp or jonsered 2253.

[Dusty Rhodes]

I have the JRed version, 2165.  I really like the saw.  I have a 20" and 24" bar for it.  You will get some gains with an inexpensive MM.   Some say the 2165 and the 365 are a little heavy for the power they make, there is some truth to that, but I think it's relative.  Its lighter than my Brothers 038 Mag and cuts as good in my opinion.   I do not tote one saw around all day so the weight it not a deal breaker for me.  Besides I have a light, powerful  50cc saw for limbing and smaller wood.   If you can only afford or only desire one saw then maybe a 362 will fit your needs best as the 60cc class of saws are a good one saw plan I think, though I believe the 362 has some very capable competition in other brands in that class.   But I would suggest you are further ahead by keeping the 365 then buy yourself a powerful 50cc saw for limbing and smaller wood and save the 365 for the bigger stuff. As has been suggested you can always drop in a larger P/C and hit the 70cc class to cover your larger wood if you still believe you need a bigger more powerful saw. With the technology changing as fast as it does you could chase the holy grail of power to weight in saws every year.   

[SawTroll]

hi I have a Husqvarna 365 special, im thinking about a slight muffler mod... or anything to tweak it alittle  without spending  a lot of money.  would it be worth the time moding the muffler?   also I was thinking of trading it  on a new ms362.  would I be bettering myself? I know the stihl seems smoother and lighter.  or should I keep the 365 and but a ms261?   to many choices lol thanks guys for  your time  .

The MS362 isn't really much lighter, even though the specs indicate it is. If you really want to replace the 365, the 562xp is the right saw!

Also, I would forget about the MS261 as a lighter alternative, as it is clumcy and a little heavy for a 50cc saw. The 550xp is a much better alternative in the 50cc class.

[SawTroll]

the 365 is a stronger saw than the ms362. its also the same exact platform as the 372. just swap the piston and cylinder out and you've got a 70cc saw. then buy yourself a new autotune husky 550xp or jonsered 2253.

That is good advise, from a very knowledgeable person! 

[bullet20]

thanks guys, im looking over the 550 now.   I work for a stihl dealer so I was looking at price,vs parts, but I like performance

[rattler]

I have had and built both saw's the 362 is a smooth saw but the 365 with a mm can be a stout saw if you want to take it a step farther a ported 365 will rock your world hope this help's.

[bullet20]

thanks  im pondering on it now lol

[Terry Syd]

I've taken two 365s out to the 77cc big bore cylinder. It takes a bit of port work to get them to breath properly, but they can be set up to be a strong saw. Most of the port work is in the lower transfers where the piston needs to be unshrouded and windowed. They also need a MM and drilling the carb to realise the potential. I suspect even the carb on the 372 could use some more fuel down low.

If your not familiar with porting and are just going to drop on a bigger cylinder, go with the OEM 372 cylinder. So far I haven't seen any aftermarket BB cylinders that didn't need some work. That said, at A$90 for the cylinder, it was a cheap upgrade to create an impressive amount of power.

[SawTroll]

I've taken two 365s out to the 77cc big bore cylinder. It takes a bit of port work to get them to breath properly, but they can be set up to be a strong saw. Most of the port work is in the lower transfers where the piston needs to be unshrouded and windowed. They also need a MM and drilling the carb to realise the potential. I suspect even the carb on the 372 could use some more fuel down low.

If your not familiar with porting and are just going to drop on a bigger cylinder, go with the OEM 372 cylinder. So far I haven't seen any aftermarket BB cylinders that didn't need some work. That said, at A$90 for the cylinder, it was a cheap upgrade to create an impressive amount of power.

Very good post, I believe all that is true!  smiley_clapping

[bullet20]

thanks for the heads up! much appreciated