I've got some newb lipo Q's for you guys

[jordan...]

hi everyone, i'm considering lipos but have absolutely no idea about anything about them really, i've read numerous FAQ threads and still have a few questions:

1) If i wanted to run, lets say, 5S, does that mean i need to buy 2 5S packs, or will one be enough to power the truck?

2) If only one 5S pack is needed, how would you go about splitting the pack to run one pack on each side of the truck? If that makes sense :unsure:

3) Do lipos plug into the ESC in series, ie. only one battery connection comes out of the ESC, unlike the stock EVX setup which has two "separate" connectors which hook up to batteries

3) How do the mah ratings of Lipos compare to that of Nimh packs? eg. would a 3000mah lipo pack last longer than a 4600 Nimh pack?

thanks in advance for any help, as you can tell, i'm a total newb when it comes to lipos
jordan