RE: another darn ryobi post (ryobi performance modification, analysis and comparison)
I said that my engine was stock, but I forgot to mention that my flywheel has been turned down as well to remove the fins which I would guess helps the engine to spin up a bit quicker. With the fins left on I would imagine it does cause the engine to have to work a bit harder. Anyhow mine is not 100% unmodified, but not much else has been done in the way of any performance mods.