Mopar Vs Gm Vs Ford

Having been a professional mechanic, I had the chance to work on everything. Every manufacturer had it's good points.

Ford had the 351 Cleveland which was truly a wicked small block. The 4v canted valve head is the best flowing stock small block head I've ever seen. Nothing like 2.14" intake valves right from the factory. Ford also had the 9" rear end, which is now a standard that everyone tries to live up to.

GM had ummm, well.....The powerglide comes to mind. These can be built to handle almost any HP rating for less money. The GM small block head bolt pattern is far stronger than Chryslers. Parts are CHEAP!

That being said, I think that Chrysler offers the most well balanced, best looking package of all. My dad had a Plymouth Fury with a 318 that just screamed, but what really rocked my boat was when my brother-in-law came by in his black '69 383 4 speed Road Runner. I was 14 at the time and I will never forget the sound of that engine with a big cam in it. WOW. I've been a Dodge/Plymouth/Chrylser fan ever since.