For how cheap they are, they can be pretty cool little saws. Swap out the intake boot with at lease a hyway viton and if your knowledgeable enough mod a 1128 series Carburetor to run it. I've had luck with the hilic "hd14" if you want to keep it as a complete aftermarket saw and on the cheap. The damn Muffler is a killer though. Gotta open that up for sure.