03 Mustang, found dinged pistons, pics.

[squeak93]

Not really. The rods are the weak links of these motors (stock rods that is). However, introducing boost and adding in nicks in the pistons can be flirting with danger. it'll either never be an issue or go boom.

 

[2003 mustang gt modded]

The newer the engine the skinnier the rod gets to get a few points in mpg to increase sales.