........ALL the drama aside...........this is the makings of a pretty good match-up. Two VERY similar vehicles, both 9'er/X'ers, both automatic (with Dana 60?), BUTTTTTT one is an RB block versus the hotter fly-weight combo B-Block w/RB crank.
Not to mention both built by Chrysler employed Moparts members. Todd440 built the RB and Rich built HIS OWN.
I'm thinkin' the "pitted potmetal" gets the win light.