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4404spd said

My opinion is a LA Chrysler engine is easier to work on than a small chevy.
1. You change the intake without removing the distributor.
2. The distributor is easier the replace. Its either dead on or 180 out.
3. Doing a head swap, No rocker adjustment needed its plug and play(unless its a 273 with adjustable rockers)

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All good points, and spot on, but that only covers one of the five parameters.
Do you have an opinion on the rest?

• Performance potential
• Historic Significance
• Looks cool
• Affordability to build today
• Easy to work on

I completely agree with Mopars being easier to work on than most other engines.
I think the Hemi engine have more performance potential, historic significance, and look cooler than just about anything else produced (the Ford Cammer and the Olds Hemi have good looks, too imo).


Regarding affordability today, i doubt any V8 can cost less than a Chevy small block. The are abundant, everybody and their brother makes parts for them, and most parts houses and even junk yards charge less for Chevy parts than any other brand's parts.



I give MoPar 4 out of 5.