ORIGINAL: FNQFLYER
Old Fart, the plans / kit for my Reliant call for a 120 (in 1990's money) 4stroke and I figured that if I could get one that was
a/ lighter and b producing the same or better power in the same rev range in a smaller capacity modern 4 stroke why not try to do so. The 82 puts out similar HP for similar RPM sso it should have worked as it appeared to in the test a/frames.
We have a local distillery (Mt Uncle Distillery) that products this lethal rum made from cane sugar rather than molassas which will put additional hair on your chest, you should come and try it and if it isn't to your taste they have have some stuff called ''Sexy Cat'' and it is pink and equally as lethal.
I could see trying the .82 (of which I own two, and love them) if the manufacturer of the model called for a .91 to 1.00, but I think that you are asking too much of the little engine in this case.
Of course, I like easy takeoffs and the sound of an engine running at 1/3rd throttle when cruising. Your little .82 is going to be sweating just cruising around. If I'm wrong, how about taking some video showing the model cruising and mainting altitude at less than half throttle (without losing altitude)? Good luck and please let us know how this turns out, regardless of the direction in which it heads.
Your alcohol situation sounds appealing.
Ed Cregger