Re: forged pistons?
I used Speed Pro L2256F + .030" OS forged pistons in my 4.3L TBI engine. They produce 9.7:1 compression ratio. . However, those are flat top pistons and a turbocharged engine will need a forged pistons but with a 12 cc dish to reduce the compression ratio to about 9.2:1. A .200" deep x 3.00" OD dish can be machined in the Speed Pro pistons if you cannot find a forged piston with a dish. The L2256F 350 CI V8 Chevrolet pistons will work in a 4.3L V6 engine if the engine is completely precision internally balanced. They have ring lands for 5/64" top, 5/64" second, and 3/16" oil rings Don't get pistons that use the 1/16", 1/16", 3/16" rings because they will not last on the street and they are designed for floating pins, that is, a racing engine.
Maybe someone else is aware of a forged piston that is a direct replacements for the Chevrolet 4.3L V6 turbocharged engine.