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The problem is still horsepower to weight ratio though, we dont want to have to need 600HP to compete with a 450hp camaro. Performance wise there just isnt enough aftermarket support for these small black hemi engines, there are a few cams but not much for a very wide choice, I think there are forged pistons around now but nothing in the line of forged rods or crank much less a matching set. The block( can it handle more than 500 hp consistantly) most likely not. Valvetrain pieces are non existant.There are ported heads I see now but not much in the form of aftermarket true performance pieces. Induction, good luck trying to get an Intake for EFI, and the speed density is non adjustable nor improveable. Ignition ....maybe some plug wires might be available somewhere in pretty colors.
The point is for us Mopar fans is we are very disadvantaged when it comes to trying to match the ford and chevy guys in power, we just do not have the aftermarket support to keep up and Dodge certainly doesnt give a damn..just look at Nascar its only a half hearted effort. Now that we get a Challenger again thats a 2 door and not a 4door sedan like the Charger the damn thing weighs 4100lbs with a small block, were going to get our asses kicked on the street with these things.
You'll have to put 40000 into this thing and hope you dont run up against a Mustang or Camaro that isnt stock,the competition with just bolt on mods is going to kick our butts.