RE: Ryobi engine mount
I'm with buck on this one.
I have a US 35 mounted on a rubber motor mount and it just runs smoother, as in less vibration.
No noticeable power loss and a lot less vibration.
By the way Tony Clarke makes a mount with a cable in it to limit the rubber mount's movement.
So there probally is some power loss at full power, especially when a lot of throttle is applied all at once.