Mike
Welcome to the forum, I built the 1600K and based on my experience it was a good choice, the tests done on the early models suggested the 1600 useing 15 inch wheels was a good choice. I found the engine good and free reving with both bore and stroke very well matched, so if you can get that engine I would consider it.
I did later update to the 1800 VVC but kept the R65 gear box so had little change to the other running gear such as drive shafts etc, you may not get the higher speeds that could be obtained from useing the PG1 gearbox but had good accelartion.
I have not commented on the brakes as John and John have covered that off.
Best of luck with the build, I am sure people who have already built the model you have will be happy to offer help.
Steve
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