My thoughts exactly, except that it makes things way cheaper and easier for those of us who like to run them ;) A great engine with little maintenance needed that should last many many years. Everybody I talk to about my Dart will mention the slant and how it's so bulletproof...But then promptly ask why I don't have a V8 in there yet. Umm it's a great engine, does the job, great MPG, and I'm still having success bracket-racing with it...Why change?
Edit: Oh and that guy claiming 8s or 9s with his slant is completely full of crap. 8-9 second 1/8th mile time sounds about right with some mods.