Congratulations Don
You wont regret the 1000, its a fine and simple machine.

Boosted a12 will be the go, cheap powerful and proven.
Cheap conrods can be had from the ca18de/t for extra
strength and suzuki pistons from swift and vitara are
often used in Honda D16 big boost engines with great
success in drag racing and street builds.

That rear panel below the no. plate hiding the leaf
springs can be removed instead of repaired as it
acts like a parachute.

Will be great to finally have the first race 1000 build-up thread on this forum!