Piston to Wall clearance
the .0015 to .002 sounds right with a stock type engine and probably uses 5/64th rings.only difference is their forged and may require a different hone job, cross hatch or smooth bore.no problems there.the 12.5s are domed and would run a 1 /16th ring and bore to wall clearance would be in the .005 to .008 range. no problems with either pistons, just modern technology and honing techniques.tighter wall to piston clearances give a better ring seal and the 12.5 give a lil more clearance for less drag as they are performance related and require less drag. factory cast pistons used the .0015 to .002 . forged has no bearing on these clearances ,just as long as their within tolerance it doesnt matter.its all in the bore finish. just better tech as the years went by.