Davec... There are a few of us that run the Revo nearly stock and do well. Its also my opinion that the Revo is a tad more dependable than a Savage. Ive owned the T-Maxx and Savage, and if i were to buy again it would be the Revo. Awsome suspension and handling right out the box. Revo motor worked better for me than my Savage.25 also.