another freaking engine build thread

Based solely on what the 440 Source link states, if you're using the 27cc dish pistons and .015" under the deck, it pushes 9.8:1...if you go zero deck, it'll put you directly at 10:1 and would make greatest use of quench with the right head gaskets (probably an .040" gasket...anything less would be a little too close for something with that much bore/piston rock)

I can't say anything worthwhile about the cam, other than it looks like a helluva grind...perhaps even a little small for something with a 4.5" stroke and certainly won't allow you to take full advantage of the larger ports in aluminum heads with only .564" lift...maybe a Howard's would be more up your alley...

I honestly can't wait to see what some other folks say about this one...

...and you're correct, the headers will cork things up a bit...with this much money in the build, why not spring for some appropriate tubes?