You can get away with a feigao xl motor, mamba max and BEC for around 250, less if you find things used. but your best bet is a Mamba monster 2200kv setup.. they run for 295 new..
thanks... I thought the standard answer was going to be mamba monster... so the 2200kv is good to run with nimh? also just run stock gearing? this is going to be fun.