Thanks for all the great replies. I didnt want to disclose the make for obvious reasons since it wasnt a Mopar, however I value the knowledge on this board for the last 13 years and knew i could get some good feedback. The engine is 394 Oldsmobile, about as obsolete as they come. It was a great engine with lousy transmissions.Thats why Im doing A 4 speed conversion behind it. As for the piston, they are totally custom pieces from a specialist whoraces these engines. He told me before I got started the pistons wouldnt be cheap. At this point I know for sure we will have more control over final compression ratio with the custom forged. I think he has Wiseco make them and there price was a few dollars more.Thanks for the heads up on the Egge shortcomings. Sorry for posting about a non mopar but i know the knowledge is here. I think Ill go with the forged. This car will be driven alot so i want it to last.