I did some math on the weight, it looks like I can balance it and it is a 1975 Jack Stafford kit made the good old heavy way, I think I can pull some weight out of the kit, that and the modern much lighter gear should get it in at design weight. I have to do some cowl measurements when I get home but I think this will be the way to go. Thanks, and sorry to highjack the thread a bit with discussion of a different engine.