update: I'v got the e-maxx motor plate instaled, the brakes on, and the 2 speed trany in.
still waiting on the alloy to arive....
for a motor, I bought a "hobbycity" brand 36-50 6s 5900kv for $20 shipped from a guy on RCU... I should fly

I also have a 'hobbycity' 36-60 9l motor from the same guy on the way....
the front body posts are strait off the slash, and the rear will probably be just a single post from AE...
the brake servo will be right behind the motor, and the reciver will be in the stock location....