Building up a Dart

I dont hate tham either. I've also had/built a few, with 383s and one 440. It's "just easier" and cheaper in general to not do it. I can change plugs in 1/2 hour with hot headers, I can get headers for less than $300, and they are lighter, plus the stroker idea adds more stroke (read as torque) than any big block came with, while using all the same support items. Bigger is not always better, and in this case, I wouldnt try to sell him on it.