Cheap savage Electronics?

[MTBikerTim]

Now that I can buy a chassis for my brushless savage project I am at a loss as to what motor and esc and battery to run. Is there any esc out there that will handle 5s in a savage that doesn't cost $275. Also what's the max number of NiMH cells a MM can handle with the BEC disabled?

I'm so confused now. I want my brushless savage running I think a bit too much. I probably should wait save up a bit more spending money and just get an MGM. Then I can run any motor and battery combo I would want. Stupid MMM not being out. Would make my decision easy.

Edit 3: Thinking about running 10s1p A123, TURNIGY Sentilon100A HV 2-12S Speed Controller and a high turn Feigao. Not sure which as I'm not sure which would be best. I'm thinking 14 of 15xl but don't know where to get one. The KB45-11XL looks about the right spec but it has a 6mm shaft.

Another possibility I suppose is a 4s2p with a mamba max on a lower turn feigao. The A123 cells would be better for the beating I am going to give this truck but they are very low mah. Once the MMM came out I could then use the MM in something smaller.