I have both ('87 WE4 and '09 SRT 6-speed). The Buick is stock block with typical upgrades (TA49, TT chip, etc.); the Challenger is basically stock except for a CAI and 295 Nitto Invos on the rear. I agree with counterman's assessment - the Buick is quicker with a slight rollout - the Hemi takes...
Auburn Pro. They're not rebuildable but do have some sort of replacement program. It'll last longer than I will as a fun street-only car before I need to do that.
+1 on the antenna. I had to put mine on the charger last night because of it. All seems OK after I put it back in today (unplugged the antenna first of course).
Mine sat almost this long - parked it in my garage in '90 with 14k miles. I pulled it out two years ago to get it going again. Changed the oil and filters, put in a fuel pump, and about a teaspoon of Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder, let it sit overnight, and it started right up with a couple...
I agree with the other posters - it was a great purchase, and installation was pretty simple. I just had to trim the support cushions a bit. We had 68! days over 100deg this summer and I never saw water temps over 175-180 with a 160deg thermostat. My stock rad couldn't get it under 200 on a...