Thanks for the kind words and encouragements everyone!
Robyn, yes this engine has std pistons. I still have my original 95 engine for parts, so I'm good there. In fact, I already swapped in one piston from the 95 to replace the banged up piston in cylinder one. Thanks for the offer though, I appreciate it.
I haven't had a chance to touch it all weekend; in fact, the way things are going, I may not be able to get to it until this coming Saturday. I'll keep you updated on what I find out.
Casey
1995 K1500 Tahoe 2 door, 6.5LTD, 4L80E, NP241, 3.42's, 285/75R16 BFG K02's; 1997 506 block; Kennedy OPS harness, gauges, Quick Heat plugs, and TD-Max chip; Dtech FSD on FSD Cooler; vacuum pump deleted, HX35 turbo, Turbo Master, 3.5" Kennedy exhaust, F code intake; dual t/stats, HO water pump, Champion radiator; Racor fuel filter