T-Maxx or Nitro Rustler

[X_Gamer7]

Ok cool. So I got those, now all i need is the engine. I'm gettin about $150 for selling my gamecube here pretty soon, so I'll be able to use that money for the engine (of course minus whatever it was for the turnbuckles and a-arms, so I'll have about $110 leftover).
Meanwhile, i couldnt find very many of those XTM engines on ebay, is there any other drop-in engines for a relatively cheap price that equal or outperform the 2.5?

 

[X_Gamer7]

Will this engine and pipe setup work?
Engine:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDRB9&P=7
I already have this pipe, but I'm wondering if it will work with the engine. Here it is:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBYF9&P=7

-X_Gamer7