To all of the Saito flyers: After reading this entire thread I have mixed feelings on what engine to buy and their pricing doesn't help me much since they are so close in comparison to each other. I'm considering the 82, 91 and 100. I don't want to take away from the agility of the plane by installing an engine with more weight than necessary while also wanting the ability to pull out of a hover with authority. I know the 580 is not the ideal hoverer but I'm going to try anyway. SO, I think the 82 may do the job but I'd also like to know what affect the 91 and 100 has on the flight performance because I'd like to have the ability to use the engine in another airframe if I have to and the other airframes I'm interested in need 91's and bigger. Also, what muffler or exhaust setup are you using to keep the cowl intact? I'm leaning toward an inverted install but the original exhaust looks like it would have to exit through the side of the cowl? To sum it up, I need enough power to pull out of a hover with authority, engine mounting options and exhaust options. I bought my 580 today so now all I have to decide on is the engine.[>:] Help me out please.

Jon