FINALLY pulled the heads on my 2000 Ram 5.9 Magnum... Pistons average around .050" down. Mic'd 'em all right at centerline, and got anywhere from .047" to .052".

EXXXXXXXCELLLLENNNNNNT.... . . .

Now, to research available head gaskets and decide how much to lop off the block. I'd decided that if it was as low as some here find i was just gonna port and shave the heads a bit and sew it back up. But this is close enough to bother with the tricks...

Damn clean inside too. Cleanest factory engine i've ever taken down. Crosshatch could be a bit more visible, but meh...