The primary difference between the 1965 413 standard and high performance engines themselves was the camshaft and valve springs. Both shared the same 10.0:1 rated compression ratio. The horsepower and torque ratings are as follows:
- Standard 413 maximum brake horsepower = 340 @ 4600 rpm
- Maximum torque = 470 @ 2800 rpm
- High performance 413 maximum brake horsepower = 360 @ 4600 rpm
- Maximum torque = 470 @ 2800 rpm
The camshaft differed between the engines as follows:
- Standard 413: lift = 0.398", duration = 256 degrees intake, 260 degrees exhaust
- High performance 413: lift = 0.430", duration = 268 degrees intake and exhaust
The high performance 413 had heavier gauge valve springs with dampers on the intake valves.
Externally, both engines were equipped with Carter AFB four barrel carburetors, but the numbers differed:
- 413 high performance with manual transmission: 3859S
- 413 high performance with automatic transmission: 3860S
- 413 standard with automatic transmission: 3858S
- 413 standard in Imperial: 3871S
Vehicles with the 413 high performance engine also had dual exhaust. Standard 413 engines had single exhaust.