Brushless conversion

[PowerRocks]

So I am convinced to get out of nitro. I have had nitro since I was 16. Been on and off since then.

So I got a Jato 2.5, 2 years ago and last year it sat idle for the whole year.
I'm going be stripping the thing down and cleaning it. I'm pretty sure my engine is shot after sitting there for a year now. All that will be left is a roller.

I figure I will get a Polyquest 6 Ah 3s lipo. This will be mated with a MM, and a 3700 rpm/V size 540S motor. This should get me to 37000 rpm when the motor is loaded at full voltage (counting electrical and mechanical losses). I plan on using the Traxxas controller and receiver with the original steering servo. Thus I will need an external BEC. Eventually when I have more money around I will get a Spektrum 3 ch radio and receiver.

So I'm guessing that this will make the Jato a tad bit heavier than the nitro version even after all unnecessary parts are removed. I guess I could go to a smaller 3s lipo but I still want a good run time. I'm pretty sure it can hit 50 mph with the factory gearing ratios. Due to the extra weight I will be changing shock oil and springs. Also I will be locking in second gear and getting rid of the first. The mount still needs to be figured out but I have access to alot of tools.

So who here thinks my drive train will hold up? Why do people upgrade their radios from Traxxas?

I will have to purchase a charger and balancer.

Finally who thinks I will blow away my father in law Mr Peter Zicha?

I'm sure I will have other questions but for now this is it.