Yea we feel your pain Mk361e. I would venture to say that this is the biggest problem with taking the plunge into BL/ESC power. With nitro you have quite a few choices when it comes to the engine type you want to run. With BL there are litterally hundreds of configurations that can be setup and run in almost any rig. Plus the changes and advances are much like the PC world in that everything is developing at the speed of light. Just when you think you have something figured out, a new product comes on the market. Unfortunately there is no real easy answer to your question
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If you are going to run anything big like one of the monster truck rigs, there are a few products about to be released that everyone is pretty excited about. Tekin (RX8-MT), CC (MMM), and Venom (MT Pro) are all coming out with an ESC to handle the awsome power that these trucks can be setup for on a truck weighing in at 13 to 20lbs. CC's MMM is to be released sometime this month for about $200 or less. There are a few other ESC's out there that can handle the load, but with a much heftier price tag and problematic issues that go with the more complicated setups.
Motor choices are endless, and there are a few very expensive monsters at the top of the heap for $400+. Or you can go with what is known as the standard for this hobbie Neu for $200 to $400. It all depends on your budget and needs for your rig. Batteries are a whole nother ordeal. Lipo batteries have blasted onto the scene with great results, but things are begining to get very competitive price wise and a struggle has emerged for the most powerful and efficient battery packs for the price. So yes it is very confusing, but the only way to get educated on any of this is to read the experiences from the guys here, and/or trial and error on your own part
. Like everything else in this hobby there is a learning curve for everything you do, and there is no easy answer for any of us. Good luck with your adventure and have fun.
