Uncle Tony says Gen III hemi has inherent lifter lubrication problems. Agree?

67Dart273 said
I just don't know. Let's remember that many? most? modern engines live an average of at least TWICE as many miles as "the old days." And they do that---with 200+K on the clock---without too much noise, often, and without a trail of oil smoke behind. I'm old enough to remember, that in the 50's and 60's growing up, in our small town, about 3500 then, you COULD NOT go through town on an errand, without seeing a "smoker."

You may be partially right, but the smokers that I remember were usually not very well cared for and owners probably dumped whatever oil they could get cheap enough in their cars. (I pumped gas as a kid and remember the cheap oil on the outdoor racks lol) That, mixed with the technology = smoker