I installed mine before the engine blew up because i was having some ride-ability issues, sluggish, poor response etc. Best thing ever. Piston slap is gone, runs about 15 to 20 degrees cooler, more and better response on the low end of R's. Seems to use less fuel and the FUN factor has been increased greatly. The only problem I have is it wanted to load up on fuel and foul out when you dog it through the trees at low RPM. I installed a hotter plug and runs like a champ now. It likes to be run hard and seems to enjoy doing it.