72-78 440 piston vs earlier 440 piston?

[DusterKrazy]

Could a 1972-78 replacement piston be used in an earlier 440 without issue? The listing for pistons are usually '66-71 then '72-78....

 

[whitepunkonnitro]

Yup

 

[Marcohotrod]

it can be used, resulting in lower compression, and slightly lower weight