This seems to be an ideal platform for the hv motors. I am sure a neu 1509 with a MM or MMpro would be good as well. I ran my hyper ste with a 4500kv 1509 on 2s and it did very well. The sc trucks will be a bit heavier but not too much. I am sure any 1/8 buggy setup would work well but since 2s seems to be popular a higher kv motor such as the hv4.5 of 1509 1d would be best.