Thinking about updating to modern engine

[68 RT]

The 100k tune up is a joke ask any mechanic.
I'm with hpp if you are having that many issues it is not old age. If I were to get tired of my 68 r/t which I won't I would buy a new challenger srt 8. Keep your 68 and get rid of the 70 and think srt 8?

Im not doing anything to piss off the Mopar guys. Its my car, I've owned it for ten years, im just tired of the old combo.

The goal is to have a responsive, fun to drive, well sorted do it all car that does what I tell it to. I like how modern cars respond as soon as you touch the pedal, work seamlessly, get decent mpg, and run a long time between needed repairs. Most new cars have a 100k mile tune up. That would be nice.

As for my existing combo. I have a MSD 6A box now, electronic ignition, and a well sorted six pack setup. The basics of the 440 work fine. Never blew a head gasket in ten years, never had an internal failure.

BUT, I am tired of having an engine that wont run well with modern fuels, has constant oil leaks, needs constant ttinkering, and is finickey. I can't remember the last time t would run through the whole rpm range without busting up, detonating, pinging, etc. I realize it is a mismatched combo, but for what it will cost me to put in a properly built engine I could buy a whole new replacement.

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