$Smart Lipos$, or Smart anything..... Smart Stuff is Dumb.
Much Better options out there easily found.
Save your coin for that nice XLX2 motor combo and some other needed upgrades.
Enjoy your 8s build.
I say you really need a 100KG minimum torque servo or stronger for the K8s line.
200KG+ is probably overkill though.
8s rigs running weight is 30+ pounds.