Re: question about pistons
In my school of thought, it all depends on how many you are replacing. There are several choices for aftermarket. I don't like to mix factory with non factory although a lot of folks do. If changing just one then I'd stick with Merc. If changing all then it's pretty much an open field. I run cast GLM's in my stock 135.
As a side note, just because they appear to be for racing doesn't mean your motor will be faster with a race piston.