Originally Posted By BMChrysler68
The OP mentions money being a determining factor in the short term. That engine kit will get the car on the road inexpensively even if it isn't an ideal piston. Based on the parts list, I'm inferring a slightly warmer street engine is the goal. That can definitely be accomplished with smog pistons assuming the OP picks a cam that makes the most of cylinder pressure--and octane rating will be a complete non-issue.


Money is the funny part , here is the same Kit with Forged piston , though it is with a .040 over piston. it's cheaper than the cast piston low compression kit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fem-csmhp738-400/overview/make/dodge

And a kit .030 piston and oversize bearings , I don't know if he has confirmed the crank is ok at std journal sizes?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fem-csmhp738-311/overview/make/dodge



running up my post count some more .