Quote: These guys are right that the 440 is a better choice to build on the basis that the aftermarket offers more stuff for it.
If you mean pistons when you say "Stuff" you are correct, otherwise EVERY other aftermarket part made and sold as a "440" part today will also fit 413's equally.
Yes, Scott, by "stuff" I meant pistons. Thank you Mr. Obvious! As for the other comments made on this thread, I can't help but notice that most people commenting on this are looking at the 413 in the drag racing world. It all comes down to application. In a naturally aspirated drag car, sure, a 440 is a better choice overall because of its displacement and aftermarket piston availability. But overall, a 413 is no more or less special that a 440 4bbl. Both are big, both make good torque numbers, but the 440 is more popular. And we all know that just because something is popular, it doesn't necessarily make it better. Look at Chevys. They're popular, but that doesn't mean they're better. Some engines are better than others depending on application and vehicle. And we all know too well that it takes a whole combination and not just the engine to make a vehicle great for its intended use.
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As for the other comments made on this thread, I can't help but notice that most people commenting on this are looking at the 413 in the drag racing world. It all comes down to application. In a naturally aspirated drag car, sure, a 440 is a better choice overall because of its displacement and aftermarket piston availability. But overall, a 413 is no more or less special that a 440 4bbl. Both are big, both make good torque numbers, but the 440 is more popular. And we all know that just because something is popular, it doesn't necessarily make it better. Look at Chevys. They're popular, but that doesn't mean they're better. Some engines are better than others depending on application and vehicle. And we all know too well that it takes a whole combination and not just the engine to make a vehicle great for its intended use. 
