Planning Revo V2, to use stock tranny, C. diff and RCM motor mount

[Finnster]

I am looking to start a V2 revo conversion using after doing an Emaxx tranny conversion last year. After a few little tweaks to the tranny, the setup has been pretty bullet-proof and I've been extremely happy with it. The area for improvement I'm looking for is the addition of a center diff. The 8Xl motor I have now just puts out too much TQ (esp on 5S) to put all that power down. While I'm at it, I'm aiming for manual brakes at the expense of reverse. I've also gone entirely to lipos now, so I don't need to fit all those NIMH cells on both sides, so going to a single batt tray will keep things easy. Plus the new RCM 1/8th Diffs are calling, so I'm looking at setting up one nice truck. :)

Before I get started I'd like to gather some information and opinions here.

Biggest question is what all is needed to get the stock Revo tranny ready? I still have the 2.5 tranny from the last conversion, so that will be the start. I will be adding the centerdiff, FOC, rear brakes, and prob the wide ratio kit w/ buggy diffs to get the gearing right (thanks to Brian's calc, swapping the gearing around to find ~previous ratio was easy.)

My understanding is that locking the oneway bearing should not be an issue since I am not going to have reverse nor engine braking, yes? Basically the BL motor will be a "direct" replacement for the nitro motor.

It seems the stock tranny is very tough and smooth, so no metal gears are needed. Is this the experience of those that have used the stocker (either BL or a Big Block nitro or equiv.)?

Lastly, how is the clearance w/ the rear arms using the RCM mount and an XL motor. should be tight but ok?