Yah, I think Daimler changed everything when they bought. Old Direct Connection and Mopar Performance parts mostly got dumped and deleted. Support for older models was dropped. Mopar Performance parts for newer cars had a huge price increase making it cheaper to buy aftermarket parts. Head Porting and parts interchange got deleted from the MP Racing manuals. With Daimler US dollar goes to hell and Canadians get charged same old 30% mark up. US customers didn't get a 30% discount, doesn't seem very fair to me.
We'll have to see what new policies the new owners come up with. Help out loyal Dodge customers or just take our money? Daimler at least helped out the VCA, although they seem to be the least supportive factory race programs. New owners - better aptitude or worse? We're waiting to see.
Been a Mopar man since the 70's. Now Chryslers aren't the best powertrain, they're different. GM made history with the worst V8, V6 and also built the worst trannies and differentials. Now a chev is as good as a Dodge, but no V10.
What to do? I'll be keeping my Viper, even with it's cancelled warranty, but when I asked the dealer about my VCA Dealer invoice plus $25. deal on a new pick-up ... no call back. Wife's looking at a Ford. Waiting on VOI info, I expect that will show companies new aptitude, or not.
Ted