I need schooling - old vs. new engines

I get what you are saying about Gen 3 engines racerjoe , all very good points not to mention that parts are readily available at any Dodge dealer coast to coast.

But ... DAMMM !! That LA Engine is hotrodding at its finest!

Absolute awesomeness!!

Much respect for the build!

Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words. I've probably spent more time thinking about how I wanted this thing to end up than I care to discuss. I guess that time was worth it vs. watching football (or some other meaningless activity) all weekend for my whole life. Some modifications pain me, while I don't mind doing others. For me, it's all about a timeless look and making things look like it could have come that way. I can't tell you how many non-mopar people just walk past my car like it's any other Duster with 18" wheels. There's lots of Easter eggs all over it.
It WILL have a G3 at some point and while it took me a while to accept that I will lose this "factoryish" look. But it will be done to look like it came in the car.