Ported Husqvarna 359 - custom exhaust / muffler mod
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- Husqvarna 359 factory piston and cylinder that has been ported. Not taking credit, just showing what this type of exhaust can do. Not my design. Saw it a number of years ago on Buckin' Billy Ray Smith's youtube channel on his hotrod 372xpw. His falling partner "Bearclaw" designed it from what I understand. I decided it ran so well, I had to make one myself. Obviously not identical, but similar in design. When an "old timer" suggests something or has something that works well......I take heed. Case in point, this turned into a different saw with this exhaust system from the stock setup.
I have a 359 the saw is a great saw good midrange and rip for a 60 Cc saw. Underrated but a jewel for the diehards
Man now thats a cutting little saw, impressive very impressive
Luke Skywalker wants his muffler back! Nice work!
Yessssss!!! That things wicked for sure..outstanding..well done ben!!
Thanks
@@samishsawworks5870 Master, can you pour 33: 1 husqvarna ls + into the saw 372xp 357xp and scythe 545rx? Will the piston rings get stuck with carbon?
I very much enjoyed that saw. 😁 Subscribed!
Glad you guys were able to have fun with it. It likes the attention haha
I modded my 359 quite some years ago and it still runs strong. Besides the porting and muffler mods, tossing the base gasket (might have milled the base I can't recall), I also lightened the piston. A circle clip broke or got tossed out and put a very narrow deep score up the cylinder wall that surprising enough the repair with JB Weld still seems to be holding. I would have thought that with the size of your muffler openings, you would have a problem idling with the chain not moving. Nice saw that you have there.
Thank you. They're strong runners that's for sure. Nice work on yours! It's amazing sometimes what "fixes" will hold up, if people are willing to put in the time and/or effort. Yeah, I've never had even the slightest issue with this muffler installed. Carburetor needed a significant amount of retuning, but that's it.
Where did you get these dogs??
That saw rips! I'd love to see the port job
Nice saw !!! 😉👍👌
Wicked lookin muffler! Nice
Thanks!
Here comes the beast!!!💪💪💪💪
Brah, the buggah is 1 SCREAMAH! ALOHA!😎🤙🏾
Would love to see more chainsaw mod videos like this.
Wow that thing cuts. I recently did up a 359...ported, base gasket delete and dual ported muffler, they certainly run strong for a 60cc class saw.
They're one of the most underrated/overlooked saws in my opinion. With a simple muffler mod they're respectable. Decide to ditch a base gasket or do some milling and porting and they're down right astonishing for 60cc.
On top of that they stay very reliable with the mods. Mine is going on 15 years now and looks like new inside. 40:1 with Motul 800 synthetic.
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Absolutely. And pretty easy even for novice to do. Biggest gains are in smoothing cylinder transfers to match case and cleaning out the transfer covers. Can't believe husky left so much on the table with this saw, guess they didn't want it to outrun the 357xp.
You hit the nail on the head!!
Man, if only all saws had removable transfer covers....... sure makes porting an easy task
That’s a sweet saw there bud
Nice work!! 👌👌
Competition saw now. Good onya mate.
Choool expetacular sond desempenho rpm torq insano parabens pelo video,.
That's a spicy little number
Haha, yes she is. Same saw as the other videos, just with a different exhaust.
Damn that's a runner!
I picked it up 15 years ago. It has been a Guinea pig and helped me learn a lot about modifications along the way. It runs pretty good considering it's early work. Just a no base gasket build with no combustion chamber modification or machine work to base or piston. Just port work. I'd love to get a "new" one and dig into it with the tools and knowledge I have now.
well it's been a year since I last commented, and that thing still sounds dope as fuck. My 359 is still running strong btw. Just like listening to this one.
Sounds like a Mac. That things pimped out.
Ive had a couple of these 359, 357xp's. Do you think adding in the 357 crank stuffers to the case would give you even more? Its running pretty good now though, not sure how long the muffler took you but would you ever consider making an selling them? I would be interested.
Love this saw 😍
Me too ;) I got a soft spot in my heart for it
@@samishsawworks5870 I'm trying find me one but it's impossible cause most want to much for them.
@@NothingButChainsaws I concur. They used to be dirt cheap, then people clued in haha. I have 3 on my bench right now. Hard to watch them go out the door ;) I'm always on the lookout around here, but pickings are slim for sure.
@@samishsawworks5870 got one you would sell?
@@NothingButChainsaws Two of them aren't mine. Just in for work. The third is a red and black version, so I'll be hanging onto it to go alongside my orange one ;) If I come across a good deal and scoop one up, I'll keep you in mind though.
I gotta admit that sounds freakin cool!! Bet it ticks the neighbors off 😂
Luckily I have understanding neighbors....... and they don't live too close haha. It's a "little" obnoxious, but it suits me perfectly ;)
@@samishsawworks5870 I have a Johnny Red 2159 that I think you would like to see😬. Mind if I put the link under these two comments?
Please do!
th-cam.com/video/-kpJu1GS4jc/w-d-xo.html
It has a Meteor 357XP top end on it in this vid.
Looks familiar hehe. Soundin good buddy
Hey, when something works...... it works! ;)
28" bar with skip? looks sick man, nice mods! I love my 359, but it doesn't love me with those dogs and a full comp 20". What do you have mounted on the bottom of the inner dog?
24" it has skip on it in the video, but I run skip and full comp (skip is less to file when I whack metal haha) ...... just depends on what's sharp at the time ;) the gray "cylindrical" thing is a chain catch in case it throws a chain. The strait piece that runs down to the bottom dog area is a piece of aluminum (field fix) to support the anti-vibe tank mount, as the case is broken out in that area. They're a little anemic when stock, but take great to mods..... whether minor or advanced.
@@samishsawworks5870 Thanks for the quick reply! I can't help but marvel at the extra power out of your saw. Mine is made in 2004 just before the XP's came about. To this day has never let me down but isn't as powerful as yours. I did put a west coast muffler on it, it is baffled but no spark arrestor. It did pep up a bit as it is louder but definitely runs better/stronger. You got a hell of a saw there. I think if I ever manage to kill this thing I'll get an OEM head and have it ported, you really can't beat the power to weight ratio and oil and gas capacity of these mid size saws.
I was watching Tinmans video where he was saying having some back pressure/vacuum in the muffler is necessary for proper function. On Buckin's and your custom exhausts it looks like it's pretty much straight piped. Are there any internal baffles/chambers creating back pressure or is more or less just wide open?
It's pretty much just wide open, no internal baffles. The exhaust does have to make a 90° turn and head "up" before it can exit, so it's got a little more back pressure than just a straight shot out the front.
@@samishsawworks5870 Thanks for the reply. I'm going to mess around and frankenstein together something similar for my 372
Where can I get felling spikes like that for the 359 ? That’s a great running saw and sounds great .
Nothing is lighter than a hole ;)
I drilled them myself, but these are the ones I used. www.baileysonline.com/husqvarna-heavy-duty-felling-dog-for-357-359-chainsaws-544283801-hvp-544-28-38-01.html
Nice muffler! looks like it rips. I have a 359 and can't get a decent set of dog spikes for it. yours look mint. where did you get them?
They are just factory Husqvarna
part# 544283801 I drilled the holes in them myself.
Profi 100% super!
Whats the part number on those dogs? I like the looks of them, cant seem to find em on googletube
They are just factory Husqvarna dogs
part# 544283801 I drilled the holes in them myself.
How many cookies are you gonna cut, sheesh 😉
As many as he wants!!
How much it costs a chainsaw exactly like this one?
hey mate, recently picked up a 359 and noticed 2 screws from the tranfer port covers on the cylinder are missing, took a sample screw from the other side to the local bolt shop and they couldnt match it amd local husky dealer also no luck... was wondering if you had any idea of the dimensions of the screw (looks to be about m4 x 10mm) or a part number or source to buy some?
thanks in advance
I've had a hell of a time tracking down an actual part number in the past. Not sure where you're located, but this set is available right now.
www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Husqvarna-Cylinder-Transfer-Plate-Screws-357-359-350/164085859968?hash=item2634478680:g:~SEAAOSwsxFeSsMi
Also, don't quote me, but from what I can tell the screws are identical to the transfer cover screws on a Husqvarna 350. The 350 is a lot more common, here anyway, and may be easier to source. Again I can't track down a specific part number though.
@@samishsawworks5870 thanks for the reply, located in Australia, ill have to keep looking i think, thanks for the tip
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Nice...is that your own making...is the cylinder stock?
Cylinder is not stock. I worked over/ported the Intake, exhaust, and transfers. I also built it with no base gasket for a little bump in compression.
@@samishsawworks5870 AHH ok ...I just wondered was it a example of just changing the muffler....i seen this design before I'm sure you know where I refer... something I would like to be able to do but I know it wouldn't come as nice as yours....have you built many?
@@nickywalsh8492 They do help. I have built a few for my own saws. Not exactly the same as this one, but same general idea. I haven't run one on a stock saw, but I do know that I saw gains over the regular dual port factory muffler setup this saw had before.
@@samishsawworks5870 oil mix 1:33?
@@Sensei948 40:1
Is that exhaust hollow with nothing inside to restrict flow
Got my 359 out of the trash rebuilt cylinder and carb from eBay been using it for 3 years at landscape company
Nice work! They are a robust saw for sure. I like hearing stories of saws being saved from trash pile.
@@samishsawworks5870 only cost about 50 bucks in total for the rebuild best investment yet I haven't picked up the farm boss since
Damn that goes hard!
How far did you go with the ports?
Did you change the port timing? The spark timing?
The cylinder of my 359 is sitting next to the phone as i type this... I'm not sure if i should take some more out before putting it back together.
So far it has a stock intake, mild work on the bottom of the transfers, pulled back about 1 1/2mm in the center rounded off on the case side and rolled into the transfer covers but not enough to cut into the original transfer cover gasket.
The divider tapered from a knife edge to stock where the port turns in.
Stock transfer ports.
Exhaust widened a little... about 30mm at its narrowest just inside the port.
Work saw in hardwood 18" bar.
I just can't decide if i should call it done or push for a little more...
Of course it is getting a gasket delete and a muffler mod to 85% of the exhaust port.
th-cam.com/video/iujEqPewt_Q/w-d-xo.html
I have the specs listed in the description of this video I believe.
Same saw in that video, just with a regular dual port muffler instead. Sounds like you're on the right track to me. Similar work on the transfers as to what I did. I changed timing on exhaust, intake, and ignition. That being said you'll have a great saw just the way you have it now combined with the gasket delete & muffler mod. I ran mine with just a muffler mod and Gasket delete for a long time. It produces a good all-around work saw. I really think you'll be pleasantly surprised. There's more on the table for sure, but I'd run it the way you have planned to finish it up now. You can always go back in later, but I'll tell ya now......... you won't need too. You have a great recipe going there for a solid saw. Post up a video when it's all together. These 359s don't get enough praise ;)
Thanks for the reply Ben.
It is like you turn on a tap the way the chips pour out of the saw. You must have the chain sharpening business down.
This is my first saw so that segment of learning is still to come.
Some people must like these saws. I was offered this saw but had no idea what size it was (my friends run stihls and i have been using thier saws). when i typed "husqvana 359" into google it came up with "husqvarna 359 mods" as the 2nd option. Needless to say it was a steep and slippery slope... i knew people modified saws for racing but had no idea they modified work saws too. as a long time wannabe hot rodder of all things mechanical, fate was sealed.
@@whatnowstinky I love it! I couldn't agree more that it's a slippery slope, but it's a fun one! Once you run a modified work saw every stock saw will feel like a turd haha. For a first saw you will be VERY happy with the way you're building it. Glad you're jumping in with both feet! Lucky to have been offered your saw. Enjoy and keep up the good work!
P.s. You probably already know, but just in case, the 357xp is the "pro" version of the 359 (although I'd consider the 359 a pro saw construction) all parts interchange between the two. The 357xp has a 46mm piston and cylinder instead of 47mm. The 357xp cylinder has a slightly different port map and the 357xp has crank stuffers.
Other than that they're exactly the same saws/chassis.
Welcome! How big is Sugi Hara chain leader?
24 inches
Do you think I can get you to build one for a 372 please ?
Did you build that muffler? If I could use the term muffler.....👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
A close friend of mine, coined it the "not so muffler" haha. Yes, although not my design, I built it myself.
Hey brother do you happen to have another set of them dogs or where can I buy em
They're factory Husqvarna 357xp/359 dogs. I just drlled them myself. Nothing is lighter than a hole ;)
Where can I get one of those mufflers
Could you make one for a husqvarna 394? I'd be interested in one
I've made them for some of my personal saws, but I'm not really into selling them.
Does Husqvarna still make the 359 I want to buy a brand new one
They've been discontinued for a while now I believe, but there are shops that have leftover new ones for sale still.
Brand new ones show up on Ebay occasionally. Check out outdoorpowerequipmentliquidation on Ebay.
How much would you charge me to make one of those mufflers for my 2156 I love that muffler
I've made them for some of my personal saws, but I'm not really into selling them. Sorry.
Ok, nice muffler sounds sweet man
Where did you get these dogs
What’s on the side of the saw
Is the exhaust the only mod on that saw?
No, the saw has a pretty fair amount of port work done and has no base gasket.
How much would ya want to build me one?
why do you mention 357xp in the title?
I think it was a hold over (copied title) from another video I had posted at one point. I never even noticed. It's a 359 through and through. Thanks for the heads up ;)
I have a 15 year old 359. 10 cord and a spark plug every year. Think I did get a carb one year.
That's great! They are a robust saw for sure. Hands down my "go to" saw. Never lets me down. Happy to hear yours is the same!
@@samishsawworks5870 Thinking on this muffler mod. Courious what ya did to it. I have a 572 I'd like to try something with also. It 30 ish tanks through it.
@@MrThenry1988 The exhaust I used on this one is one I made from scratch. It didn't use any part of the original muffler. Are you curious what I did to build this exhaust or how to go about modifying the original muffler?
@@samishsawworks5870 Either one. Was hoping you had a vid on it.
@@MrThenry1988 I don't have a video on it, but I'll throw one up soon for you. They're pretty straight forward. I ran just the factory muffler opened up (dual ports) for the longest time with great results before I made this one.
What's the handle wrapped with?
Athletic tape over the top of paracord.
www.amazon.com/Mueller-Black-Athletic-Tape-10yds/dp/B00JNWQJQU
@@samishsawworks5870 sweet, thank you
No problem. Not sure how the adhesive would survive in constant high temp/heat environments, but here in the Northwest, it provides a little extra grip on the rainy snotty days.
@@samishsawworks5870 I'm up in Vermont so it should be good here for the inclement conditions, definitely going to give it a try.
Thanks again
Man I wish my 562xp ran like that. :/
I've always been a sucker for Husqvarna's 3 series saws ;) I'm not a "new saw" guy, but the 562 is one that I would love to get my hands on some day. They look plenty stout in stock trim. I've seen a few ported and they are flat out impressive!
Mine right now is not running. Piston is scored up pretty bad. So in time I will eventually get rebuilt. It's only 4 years old. :(
@@chamness964 Sorry to hear that. I feel for ya.
I think it would be even stronger with a 20" bar, but after running it with a 24" for so long I have a hard time going back.
Where you get that muffler from? I got a 455 and 460 rancher I’d like to squeeze more power out of
@@voxpopuli905 It's a muffler, or more so pipe I guess, that I made. It's a little excessive, but fun. It usually just runs a factory muffler with two ports. Those 455/460 wake right up with a second outlet in the muffler. I've had fairly good luck on stock saws just prying up the factory deflector, opening up the stock outlet and then bending the deflector back down. Keeps everything looking factory.
Ben Hall I’m gonna do that for sure. I’m under the sneakin suspicion the new 460 is the same as the 455, with just an increase in bore. I gotta do a little digging into the specs and dimensions cuz to the naked eye it appears the cylinder for 460 may actually mount up to 455. If so I’ll be getting a top end for that little saw and further tweaking will be done while it’s torn down.
I also got a Stihl 064 that’s in great shape and a Echo 670 during that short time they were grey instead of a red color. So I have no shortage of decent saws. But it would be fun to make that little saw kick ass
Here’s something else I didn’t realize till recently is that they haven’t used reed valves in saws for quite a long time. I never knew that.
Hey you want to port my 359?
I'm rather busy this time of year, but if you want to shoot me an e-mail we can talk. Samishsawworks@gmail.com
It'd probably be a few months before I would be in a position to do it.
@@samishsawworks5870 oil mix?
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40:1 ratio - Motul 2T 800 oil
Making that exhaust isnt hard if you know how to weld.. even if you dont know how to weld but had a welding machine.
Correct, if you have a little mechanical aptitude it isn't bad. You can even braze the parts together if you had nothing more than a small Torch setup.
What me 359 i s noop
Nice work on that Muffler and that saw. Wood love to buy one for my 350. Just a little gain here and there. Nice addition. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓
I'll be honest with you, I'm not into selling them to public. I just make them for myself and one other. I'll get back to you in a day or two and maybe we can talk. By the way.....I love your channel!! Keep up the good work bud!
@@samishsawworks5870 hey thank you sir for the reply. And thank you for your support. Sounds great. Look forward to it. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓
@@tazman-kennyfuller shoot me an email at samishsawworks@gmail.com and we'll talk
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@@tazman-kennyfuller 🤘if I don't get back to you right away don't get discouraged haha. I'll be in touch ;)
IBEW what’s your trade and local hall number?