I figured I would try to update this thread again.....

I finally switched the L3 with a 3.5t brushless through the Traxxas Vel with a Max Amps 11.1v battery. I also installed the Ven Speed Meter and calibrated it and re-geared the car 5 times through trial and error (currently a 22/81 set-up).

blah blah blah.... Top Speed - 94mph

I will re-post when I break 100mph (my goal since the 8th grade.... 20 years ago)