It's actually not a downgrade to go to Pullstart and a Glow ignitor. Sure, starting takes a little more work, but not too much. The performance improvments really make up for it. The truck is lighter without the EZ-Start, and it also lowers the Center of Gravity (The EZ-Start is mounted high, raising the CG). By changing to a pullstart, you will be rewarded with slightly higher top speeds, slightly quicker acceleration, and better handling.

Once the engine is tuned pretty well, it will usually start within 2-3 pulls (once it is primed).

In case you don't understand "Priming the Engine". all you do, is cover the exhaust output, and give the pullstart a few quick tugs. you should see the fuel work it's way through the fuel lines to the Carb. Once the fuel has reached the Carb, attach your Glow ignitor and give the pullstart a couple more pulls and the engine shoud start right up.

As for wheelies, with the extended chassis of the Revo 3.3, it may be harder to pull wheelies. It all depends on your low speed needle settings (The needle in the throttle arm), your gearing, suspension settings and the amount of traction.