I have a 314H and a 416-8. I have a 2 stage snow blower. Switching engines is only my time, free.
I do like the Hydro better for snow blowing. The 416 has a Kohler carb. The 314 has a rebuilt Walboro. Under a load the 314 breaks and then recovers. I think it's part of this emission thing. It won't load like I remember Kohlers do. I want more power for the blower than what I presently have. How much power is being lost using the hydro as compared to the 8 speed, switching carbs is an option