Compression ratio

What do you mean by early and late? Do you mean the build date? I am sure it's a 71 block, that much I am sure of.

Pistons. Early pistons had 2 valve reliefs. Late ones had 4. The block is really irrelevant, because a LOT of times the early pistons were replaced with the late ones as they are interchangeable. That's why it's important to know. Also, get the part number off the heads.