[RC-Monster Mike]

Add some more cells and get the party started(although you should mount the motor with something besides zip-ties first!). Have to thought about trying an emaxx tranny in there? Perhaps a single speed would work quite well and allow you to drop the brake servo (although mechanical brakes make the controller/motor life easier). With the mechanical brakes, a forward only controller would be the way to go. I am looking forward to seeing this project through completion. The MGT is a nice, stable and easy to drive monster truck that should perform excellent with a nice brushless setup. Perhaps I can see it in person some day (you aren't terribly far from me, after all).