ORIGINAL: mrcasey69
There are several planes better suited to the 170
Here's a perfect airframe for your 1.70R3. Pacific Aeromodels Clipped Wing Monocoupe. Flies great and lands like a trainer.
I've got two of the Gee Bees, one with a Saito 1.25 and the other with a Saito 1.30 twin. Both have plenty of power.