Getting back into RC, picking up an associated B44, losi XXX-T CR and associated B4 team buggy.

the b4 and xxxt are going to be running 13.5's and am going to put in 10.5 into the B44.

Which brands and models are most recommended? Last time I was in RC I had a 10.5 novak setup in my XXX4 and loved it.

As I am looking around at other options I see associated has a 13.5 setup for like 150-160ish compared to the 200+ for the novak.
Are these setups similiar? Which setups would you all recommend?

thanks again