So hows the e-maxx stock performance? Pretty good for an electric truck.
What is it's top speed? 22-23 mph stock motors on 12 cells, around 30 mph stock motors on 14 cells
How does it compare to a nitro? Nitro is better because you can just refuel and keep going. You would need 6-8 battery packs and a dual battery charger to allow you to run it like you could a nitro.
Would it be a good basher? yes
Would it be possible to get it as powerfull as a nitro? If you go brushless it would be as fast or maybe faster than nitro. But you could also put that kind of money into nitro and be better yet.
If yes what would you need and how much would it cost? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBLB8&P=7
that would cost you $300-350 by the time you upgrade your drivetrain to handle the extra power
Would it be heavier than a nitro? Compared to a similar size truck like a T-maxx, yes. Dual batteries add a lot of weight.