On Apr 16, 5:54*pm, wrote: question about
a-65-8.

The 80-hp version is cranky because the pistons are so heavy. And
there's an AD on the wrist pins because they break, and the rods will
break too. The only way to go 80 is with bootleg pistons and a few
other mods. There's a Cub in SC with Chevy pistons. It makes more
power than a C-85 Cub, or at least climbs out faster. You can't get a
Cub to cruise faster because it is so aerodynamically dirty.

Stay with an A-65-8. It is great reliable power and will last a long
time if you fly it regularly. Jugs will last a max of 500-700 hours.