Thanks for all the info! To fine tune my questions:

1. Do I need to know where to get parts? Yes. Other than exceeds site. You mentioned brand names but not models. Are all 1/10th electric trucks made by these other brands the same thing?
2. That one is a bit pricey for what I'll be doing with it. I found one at radio shack that is "ultra fast" about 15-30mins avg for one.
3. Ok so the motor I bought will burn up the ESC. I'm not switching to brushless just yet so I need an ESC that will work with my motor I just bought(previously mentioned). As for your explanation of the turn limit range, I'm still confused. I would need an ESC that had any # higher than 11 limit, like any 1-27 limit one would work? It's tough to explain one's confusion to another person! hehe. Point me to a reasonably priced ESC that will work with the motor I got and I'll be happy I'm looking at this one: [link=http://h1071118.hobbyshopnow.com/services/advanceresultsDetail.asp?strProd=HRC41830&strSearc hType=ALL&strInCategory=ALL&strInManufacturer=ALL& tag=qsrch]HRC41830 by Hitec[/link] It's got a 23turn limit so that means anythign up to 23 turn would work?
4. Sounds like it will work for the time being.
5. What is the general pitch range for gears? If you answer the previous question I can get an answer to the next one. For the 12 turn motor I purchased are the stock gears going to be suitable for it? Which gears are we talking about anyway and how many of them need changing when doing the motor swaps? You state that with a lower turn motor, I'm guessing a 12 turn is low??, the pinion gear needs to be changed. OR I can change the spur gear for the same effect. Fantastic. I'll be looking at gear sizes after posting this so I may answer some of my own questions but I'm think of others who may read this later too

I do apologize for being so full of questions. I also thank anyone and everyone who posts replies. I hope this helps others in their R/C newbism.