T-maxx going brushless...tips?

[J3110]

Howdy.
So I just got a new E-Maxx(3905) and I'm pretty stoaked with it.
After my old T-Maxx decided the one-way bearing didn't wanna grip the crankshaft anymore, I shelved it for a bit(5 years).
I knew I was getting the new E-maxx no matter what, so I made a deal with myself that if I got the new one, the old one wouldn't go to waste.

Let's face it...I suck at dealing with nitros or the TRX pro 15 sucks. Either way, I have a solution...I hope.

I've asked around a bit and it sounds like this should be rather straightforeward:

1.) Yank all the nitro gear out.
2.) Install brushless motor, esc and batteries.
3.) Go!

So, that's it, right? :)

So far, I have a pair of twinforce battery trays on the way. Figure I'll bolt those up under the chassis.
I also went with the E-Maxx combo from starluck RC which should take care of the motor, ESC and BEC. Unfortunately, it's one of the 540C cans, so I won't be able to use one of those nifty rcmonster heatsink/clamp gizmos...perhaps if I decide to do the 3905 one day.
The T-maxx already has the servos and RX.

The reason I'm posting this thread is because I anticipate needing some help and I read this place is the best for these kinds of projects and general RC monster-type advice.

I figured I would use the reverse lockout on the ESC and then just use the standard reverse that comes with the t-maxx via the third RX channel.
I also plan on making use of the mechanical brake to save the motor even more abuse.
All I know about the MM ESC is that it has a proportional brake, but I am hoping that I'll be able to swing something to make the servo at the very least, take most of the braking load.

Someone mentioned I'd need to also get a 32 pitch spur for the tranny. I am guessing that's because the pinion which I don't have yet(but will probably come with the motor...or not?) will also be a 32 pitch. At any rate, what I gather is I wanna use the same pitch on the spur and pinion...k, got it.

Not sure about gearing, but I'm not in a huge rush, so I've been taking it one step at a time since there isn't really a bluprint for doing this.

Any advice or help would be much appreciated.

Jelo