Rear Mounted MAXXimum

I have an idea for a modification to my E-Maxx...I am planning on installing the G1 Single Speed Conversion and rotating the transmission and motor 180 degrees, so that the motor and speed control will be toward the back of the chassis, just in front of the rear shock tower. I can then reverse the direction of my Plettenberg MAXXimum so that the output shafts will rotate in the proper direction.

Has anyone tried this? Will it work?