I very well may be over analyzing but thats just my nature.. If i am going to spend money on something its got to be something I am sure about...So like you say if motor is not a big deciding factor in the purchase of the truck, then how about rtr vs kit.. kit will be fully built by me and will have whatever motor i decide etc.. rtr though on the other hand will be a little less of an initial hit.. Is building the kit something that makes that first intial $$$ worth it in the long run knowing the inside and out of your truck... or can you save our self $$$ and just take the rtr apart and use the kit instructions to put it back together? What it boils down to is do you believe rtr is worthy out of the box ready to bring you fund and excitement for a long period of time or is kit the clear way to go better engine straight of the bat with more longevity?