I had the Jato 2.5, now have the Revo 3.3 and the Slayer 3.3
Traxxas is the way to go, love the electric starter function~!~
Traxxas also has the upgrade option on their website and you can trade in the old blown motor either on the website or at your local shop and get 50% (I believe) off a new motor.
3.3 upgrade is a good way to go, much more power than the 2.5~!~
You can do a Picco or other, but some are very pricey upgrades (but worth it)~!~
If you go with one of the other upgrades, you'll probably need to replace your back plate unless you want a pull start, and then be sure to match up your crank shaft length etc. Sometimes can be a royal PITA~!~
I like the drop in replacements myself
"I think I just blew the motor on the T-Max" ---- Do you no longer have any compression pop if you roll the fly wheel with your finger~?~