I can't speak to this particular kit but the Testor's HH-43 Husky is already set up to be powered as the original issue was a motorized kit. Might provide you with a good place to experiment.
The HH-43 is the one with intermeshing rotors, very interesting looking helicopter. The box says 1/48 but its really 1/32 at a typical price of $10 or so, its quite a deal.