great setup. i would also prefer a mamba max, mamba max pro, or a sidewinder to the vxl however the vxl motor is worlds different from the castle motors. i ran one in my xxx-t and it ran super cool with super high gearing. it hit speeds the castle motor hit had more torque and never got above 140. i was so surprised. if i had done anything close to what i did with that motor with my castle motor i wouldn't have a motor right now.