On 2 Nov 2005 19:16:10 -0800, "Bret Ludwig"
wrote:

Is there an existing design (besides the Mustang and Spitfire scale
replicas) that would nicely take an iron block SBC with a belt redrive?
I figure that would be very popular with builders with hot rod
backgrounds, especially a two seater like a little T-6/Vibrator/Provost
trainer. True a smaller engine would make for a more economical design
using a smaller engine but fuel is still relatively cheap, compared to
everything else in an aircraft.

The republic seabee does very well. You'll have to register it in
Canada in the owner maintenance category though.