Ignorance isn't a virtue.

Plenty of ignorance to go around on both sides of the table. New tech vs legacy old school brand loyal.

While nobody likes to have some jerk tell them their stuff is archaic and doesn't work, there are plenty of traditionalists in the Mopar world that just have their heads stuffed in the sand or elsewhere. The traditionalists are every bit as ignorant and rude when the topic arises.

Hotrodding is expensive. Engine swaps are part of hotrodding. Don't be angry about innovation.

Moreover, in this economic day and age, be happy to see any old car get running regardless of the powerplant. More and more formerly vintage only guys are choosing to just abandon their old non-operational relic in the garage to just buy a new/used Challenger, Camaro, or Mustang. The the price of entry for these cars is now no longer out of the financial reach for most people. 18K buys a heck of nice hot rod these days.

Though not a popular sentiment around these parts, the LS platform is great and it would be fun to have the swap friendly mentality, parts and tools for our benefit here in the Mopar realm.
(IMHO) There can/should be room enough for them in the Mopar world.

- The Dana 60 is stronger than the Mopar 8-3/4.
- Dodge trucks pull better with Cummins diesels.
- P-51 Mustangs flew better once the Rolls Royce Merlin replaced the Allison V12.
- The Colt M4 is a more useful weapon than a blunderbust.
- Mopar installs PowerGlide's and 9" Ford rears in their factory race Challengers.

Install the engine of your choice, traditional or modern, as it is a great era to build horsepower whatever your choice may be.