RE: How much weight is to much?
Chris,
After looking up your planes on the web it says that either version is about 6 pounds. Your LT-40 kit is about 8 pounds? I was thinking of something in the .60 range. I think a .75 might be a bit to much but you can also throttle back. A heavier engine though will allow you to remove some excess lead.
Good Luck!
Tom