In MY opinion, go with the 440. Forget about the cost and work involved. Even from a looks standpoint, I walk right past 60s/70s cars that have the new 5.7/6.1 Hemis in them at carshows. Just doesnt look right...regardless of how it runs
1969 Nova 454/M21/3.31 Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser
1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD 5.0/4R70W/3.55 (Daily driver)