Newb considering a BL/Lipo 8T conversion

Hi All,

Been reading and doing some research with a view to having a go with BL/Lipo with my Losi 8T. The nirvana I'm looking for is to simply be able to keep up with most of the similar Nitro truggies when racing and achieve a 20 minute runtime.

After a bit of research and some recommendations then I'm thinking of:

MMM ESC
MMM 2200KV Motor
Hyperion 4S 6500MAH Lipo

Any thoughts on the above guys? I'm a little concerned about the posts about these things puffing and blowing up though! Thought that nitro could be fickle!! Also, is the above a bit OTT for what want to achieve and would a milder ESC/Motor get the performance I want and make it easier to achieve the runtime?

The above list omits the subject of conversion hardware, been looking at the Losi, RCM and Tekno propositions for this. Been recommended the Losi kit and it's clear the RCM kit is well thought of....but the idea of the Tekno kit allowing for mechanical brakes and a clutch or RCM Slipperential with my simple understanding seems to make sense.

To my limited understanding then surely these items would lift a lot of the stress and strain from the ESC/Motor and hopefully mean it doesn't go up in smoke?

Be interested to know your thoughts guys as clearly you know your stuff in this area!!

Cheers! Beanie