ORIGINAL: Chophop
You should get a 3000 kv brushless motor and a 12t pinion. I use my JGF 400DF and CC35 esc, have about 400 flights on the motor and it's like new. The 2.3mm shaft 400DF allows you to use Revco pinions, a lifetime gear. You will need a castle 25 or 35 with the 400DF unless you can find a cheaper esc that will soft start it.
A cheaper heavier combo will be an Align 430L 3150 and BL-35G esc. The 35G esc has a good BEC for 4 servos. Use an 11T pinion with the 430L 3150. A 430L 3550 will be too fast for the 36, in my opinion. Don't go over 2500 head speed on the plastic head.
And since you are getting a DX6i, get an AR6000 for the 36. Don't use the stock radio. Probability is high that it will lock up and cause a dangerous condition. You are warned.
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well i put $100.00 down on the blade 400 so im going to pay the blade off be-4 i put money into the walkera unless i find a cheep brushless set up.im going to look on e-bay and try and a good used set up so i might have it up and running soon.what kind of set up(brushless motor and esc) can i get for about $75.00 dollars?i just got to thinking and im going to sale my e-sky honey bee 3D for $75.00....