Thanks for the replies guys.

I have sent the HW Max 8 ESC/2200 motor combo back to Amain. I will run the Max 8 ESC with a SkyRC Toro 1950kv from Juice RC. It has been suggested that that motor will do fine with 16T and L mashers.

After building for a couple of Sundays, and taking my time, all that remains to be built are the shocks. This kit has been a joy to build. I think many folks are missing out on a big part of this hobby now because of the RTR stuff.