Suggest you do a search on this subject on RCU..thread are several threads on this plane..My honest opinon on your engine and starter is that you'll be too heavy with engine and on board starter....These planes are coming in at 13-14 Ibs.....Mine has a FPE 2.4,with upgrade,swinging a 20-8 prop....flys great....not into 3-D stuff,so am a happy camper with this set-up....good luck