Coil over preload??? What am I misunderstanding?
Is this a rhetorical question?
Clearly I care. The majority of classic car owners care about their cars having the same manufacturer of engines that the car is.
Only a small few "Don't care" and you are obviously one of them.
It’s not rhetorical, it’s meant to point out how stupid it is.
All the “brand war” stuff is. A well done classic car is a well done classic car, regardless of brand. And really, if it’s not 100% stock then it’s not 100% stock, so, it’s just splitting hairs after that.
If a Mopar had a clean, well done LS install it wouldn’t bother me at all, and yeah, I’d put it ahead of a Mopar with a poorly done GIII install. Because realistically there isn’t much “Mopar” about a GIII, not in the classic sense. But I’m sure the LS Mopar would command a lower price.
All that purist and resale value stuff is a slippery slope, next thing you know the only thing you can do is putt around on replica bias ply’s when its 70° out, sunny, no chance of rain, in daylight only, and not for too many miles or you’ll lower the value. It’s just boring as hell.
The 3 engine thing is a gimmick, but I get the marketing value, and if they set it up as a good performing driver then that’s all I care about. Another old Mopar back on the road for people to enjoy. The rest is just bullshit.