I mentioned it would be nice is some reasonable priced higher compression pistons could be had for a 318. Stock cast stuff is available for $125 a set. Seems reasonable that a set with only the pin height being changed could be had for $250. Sorry if this triggered you somehow.
I am talking about an extreme budget build. Maybe a kid building his first engine, or something that needs to be put together to get buy with until funds for a better build are available.
I fully understand in most cases you get what you pay for. But it isn't always necessary to have the best of everything to get a car back on the road or the track so it can be enjoyed. Lots of stock bottom end magnums out there doing pretty well at both places.
