i know it's the reason why they recommend the lower powered engines, but with the Skybolt it's like buying a Corvette with a straight "6" because the frame isn't strong enough to hold an "8"...................
EXACTLY!
Do you think that epoxying a stripe of fiberglass around the firewall would be necessary? Weigth is an issue with a gas engine in front, though I guess total weight will not exceed the one of the kit.
I don't think it would hurt at all. Weight won't be an issue, you'll be fine.
There was tristock on mine, but the left side didn't even contact the firewall. Apparently, I didn't add enough reinforcement either. However, after getting it all back together, no one can tell it ever happened to begin with. I'll be adding fiberglass on the outside of mine. She is just too sweet to not put into the air and beat the snot out of! [8D]