Quote: A few more numbers that I happen to have access to right here.
GM 6.0, 2007, used in 1 ton van. 300hp, 360 ft-lb
rods.0008-.0021 mains .0008-.0025 piston to bore .0009clearance to .0012 interference ( coated skirts)
This is from the factory service manual
Look like pretty normal V8 specs to me, definitely not tighter.
Go back & re-read the high lighted spec...Pay particular attention to the word interference... I don't recall any muscle car vintage engines with an interferenca fit spec for thew pistons..But it's been the norm in modern enginges since the mid 90's...