I have a 74 Dodge Ramcharger I am turning into a daily driver. I am going to rebuild the original 5.9 2bbl with mild performance upgrades. What is the best way to boost compression on this motor without spending a ton of cash? The idea of using a set of 73 340 pistons maybe possible if the compression height isn't too tall. Maybe use a thicker gasket if it is at or over zero deck.

Question 1, does anyone know the compression height of the 73 340 piston?

Does anyone make a budget rebuilt kit with higher than stock compression? Something like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DODGE-CHRYSLER-MOPAR-360-5-9L-OHV-V8-1971-1979-ENGINE-REBUILD-OVERHAUL-KIT/302755246642?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D04ce5944beeb4b6584bf33bbe6354a67%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D382757374416%26itm%3D302755246642&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507

Thank you