Big power Poly engine in Hot Rod Engine Masters Challenge

I kinda thought the only thing cool about the poly engine was that it was a mostly overlooked
relic from the mid sixty's. The only available parts were from the sixty's. This added to its charm.
All modernized it no longer has its visual nostalgic appeal.
Throwing excessive amounts of money at one to modernize it. Just can't get into it.
Same effect as computer controlled port injected flathead.
What for?
Let a dog be a dog.