E-maxx Recommendations

Hi all,

I tried to find the answers to my questions through a search, and learned a lot in doing so.... still had a few questions though.

I have a mostly stock E-maxx that I'd like to upgrade to brushess. I bash a little bit but enjoy racing a whole lot more. In the next few weeks our local track opens, and going to try to be out there as much as possible to race.

Not a lot of RC people around here... so pretty sure I'll be competing against a mixed bag of T-maxxes, Savages and 1/8th scale buggies / trucks.

My stock Maxx keeps up with my buddies 3.3 Maxx when we race tight tracks, but I can't hold a candle to his speed on the straights.

Would an 8xl motor + 9920 controller be my best bet to level the playing field?

If so... what other items do I need? Not sure what gearing to run either...

Currently I'm running 6 cell GP3300s and 6 cell GP3700s. I'll probably get 7-cell batteries later on down the line.

My Maxx is stock with the exception of upgraded driveline (MIP CVDs all the way around), upgraded steering, RPM arms and titanium hinge pins.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

-Brandon.