5.7L pistons

Man I'm not disagreeing with you. And nitrous was not part of the OP it was something I tossed in there. But I did not have an issue with this motor. The weakest link is the piston ring lands. And for what he is after replacing them would be a good idea. The crank and rods will hold up to what heis lookingto do. (and I proved that with my motor) but on that note if your replacing pistons, upgrading the rods and crank to, is not a bad idea. I know I would.but for his application not nessacary.

Now abut my motor my head bolts did just fine. My motor survived for over 150 passes on nitrous and as a daily driver. The motor was pulled from my ram and now sits idle in my duster, ita getting ready to be twin turboed now. And it will see about 8psi of boost. And once the new motor is built I'll be hitting it with 20psi or so. (but it will be forged and studded all the way around)