Agreed on all counts.
I'll buy a set, hypereutectic or forged, just let's get the compression height up close to zero deck relative to factory deck height. I have one block with virgin deck (mid-'70s 250) I can measure for deck height. Just one data point, it would be good to have a couple more or perhaps someone has the blueprint dimension.
If it was my choice I would choose lightweight modern forgings. I'll take the strength and light weight in exchange for potentially shorter service life and cold start noise. Also should consider taking another .300 off the compression height to utilize the available Crower 6.0 rod length. But I understand if that's deemed cost prohibitive.
Let's keep this going, I'm willing to help with whatever I can.
