deck the block vs aftermarket pistons..

Well I have my new 302 heads sitting at home but when milling heads then id have to do the same to the intake and get shorter rods..... So so far I think Aftermarket pistons would be a good idea but is there any other pistons I can get without balancing the assembly

ummm... a set of pushrods are about 100 bucks...

after you buy a set of KB's for around 400 bucks, then have them press on and off think it as 200, balnce the whole thing for 400. you looking at over a thousand bucks easy...

mill the heads and intake might be 300 depending on how far...

and pushrods a 100 bucks... so i bet you can get away for half...