Starting from scratch - MT conversion

[10kman]

Hey all -

Been gathering info for a while about doing a BL MT conversion, and I decided on either a MGT, or an E-Revo.

I'm really keen on the MGT, I had quite a few nitro flavors over the years, bashers only though, and I really like the truck. And, I have a ton of spare parts sitting around for it, which is a bonus.

I like the E-Revo as well in theory, the videos look cool, nad there seems to be a lot of support for conversions.

I'm leaning towards the MGT though, but honestly wouldn't mind either.

The issue with the MGT is the tranny. I saw a few posts online where people have rigged up a center diff, which I would probably prefer over a tranny, just to keep it simple and also maintain reverse without extra parts. I emailed Mike regarding the issue and haven't heard back (only been about a day though), but I think he'd be the guy to help me rig something if need be. I just don't know if I'd be able to get that "holy shnikies" wow factor flip on it's lid power since it is such a big truck. I'm not current on the actual power output of some of the BL motors, but I can figure that out after I have the hard part done (tranny issue).

I really don't know much about the Revo, but have seen a lot of threads with conversions. Do people start with the new 3.3 chassis, and go from there, or do they find the 2.5's and use those for whatever reason? Is there a drop-in motor mount for either chassis options?

Just parallel processing some ideas while I wait to hear back from Mike. I'm ready to get something going though. I sold off all of my cars/trucks about a year ago, just to take a break from the hobby, but you all know how these things are, they call your name in your sleep. I have to start from almost nothing, so I can go with either option above. I'd prefer the MGT if I can get the power I am craving, but I just don't have a machine shop handy to figure out solutions quickly/neatly.

Thanks in advance,

10k