Magnum vs LA bash!

It's rare I agree with pretty much everything someone posts, especailly in multiple posts.. But I'm with Skrews. The Magnum benefits from modern design and engineering. The fact that the lower end (basic dimensions) has not been altered demonstrates the issues noted at the time of desgin were mostly top end. At least that's how I see it. Mopar is still behind technologically IMO but the Magnums were a huge step in the right direction, by employing the best new V-8 technology from the 80s in the 90s...lol.
All that being the case "engieering and design wise"... I still prefer the LA engines. I have no trouble making power with them, in stock, as cast, or ported cases. And the parts are readilly available and cheaper (cams, intake choices, pistons, flex plates/flywheels, etc...). Call it "comfort food" engine wise. But that's what I like and it still works for me.
Some others here are partial to LA stuff. I don't agree with all bench work that's posted but thats no big deal. Benches are not truth-tellers. Neither are dynos. The track is. With all the posts about basic Magnum combos, and after disecting a couple 300 and 380hp crate engines, the evidence is the Magnum engines make more power as factory delivered. It's not just the heads. It's the whole package as Skrews says. I'm also a firm believer that once an engine is torn down and is to be built for performance - core engine choice between Magnum or LA means very little and the LA-based stuff is much cheaper. So on builds you'll rarely see me say "run Magnum stuff".