Quote: Hey Runner, why is it that we (the few) are getting this concept and some others like the hi$$$dollar route?
Building a 413 costs more $ than a 440. Don't you have to go custom if you want a flat top zero deck 413 piston with valve reliefs? Forged 440/413 cranks can be had for pretty cheap, and even the cast 440 cranks are said to be able to do 600hp. Add to that the readily available aftermarket stroker kits and it just makes no sense to buy a 413 to build. Even if you pay $500 for a core 440 versus $200 for a core 413, that price will be made up in the difference of piston cost. So even if that is a wash you're still stuck with the smaller bore size and valve shrouding of the 413. Just makes no sense to run one in anything but a #'s matching car. In a period correct car I would sooner build a 440 and put 413 stickers on it like 383man did on his ride. The 413 has no advantage over the 440. Actually I would rather have a 383 and build it to rev instead of doing a 413.
