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Is it worth working with such low compression? Would it make more sense to bump up the compression? I feel like that would cost me at least 2 grand

Originally Posted by mikesaik

Is it worth working with such low compression? Would it make more sense to bump up the compression? I feel like that would cost me at least 2 grand

Probably not if you're on that tight of a budget....along with zero decking the block, you'd also want better pistons, some head work, and a lot of other things.... Best thing to do IMO like I said is to check out the Comp Cams program and see what they suggest for a cam that is compatible with the engine. A cam can't single handed take an engine from pooch to pounder, takes a lot of parts that compliment each other to make an engine efficient. Or, you can go like a lot of others and just stick some worthless "Poser" cam in the engine and let it lope!!!! Hope you don't choose that approach, the results are very disappointing!