Why?

Uhcoog1 said

That's absurd to call them junk. Though calling them throw-away- sure, dodge never meant for them to be rebuilt, but instead replaced. That being said, my engine builder has swapped many a factory piston and rod into a blown motor with great results.

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Exactly, piston and rod? one size fits all.
as far as junk. I would say if it walks like a duck looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Its a duck. I know what we see in the shop.



I know my Duster is not a Hemi. But I don't need a bigger hat to fit my head. I would rather have a older motor with injection and electronic upgrades in a older car. If I could afford a Hemi it would be old school Hemi.
Buts thats me and I am old