It does.

Regarding the cannister question. Much will depend on the length of the pipe, though cannisters generally do not increase output. A wrap around muffler works about the same way. You might want to consider spending the extra money and obtaining a 3w 3WCM-M50 or 3WCM-M55 for a 50cc engine. At Aircraft International. Avoid Cactus Aviation. Works a lot better than the eastern line of cans. Higher performance combined with reliability and long life comes at a price. Going for the cheap stuff will leave you hangin' long before the good stuff even thinks about wearing out.