It is all about the set up. A motor don't care whether it is running 300' or 3000'.
The thing about a cub is that it is very good off the shelf and is very forgiving on tuning. Most of us don't want to take time to tune, we want to bolt and go.
I got my hood from Jared a couple years ago. He can and will work with you on design and colors.
Have him get you a hood already cut and paint it up the way you want it.
These guys put out quality stuff. They are talented artists and skilled body men.