Street outlaws Dart.. can't pull for him..

Chief does run an Indian.

Hearing crap from the crowd is one thing. And I get it. But then again, when you pay my bills, and for the engine I have, then I'll run what you want me to. I'm not here to defend or bash him when I say you have to work within your budget and perhaps, just perhaps, THAT engine is what he had on hand.
No matter ether way, the other thing is being at ease while you work on and race your car. PERHAPS? He was a Chevy guy that got a good deal on a MoPar roller? Who knows?!

If he is indeed building a HEMI engine, all I can say is good luck because I would just want it to turn out nice without issues.