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Originally Posted by 72hotrod
Cam specs play a part in octane requirements with a given compression ratio. If you're stuck with 9.5:1 you can get a little leeway with cam selection. Some of the real tech guys can explain dynamic vs static compression better than I could. Call a cam company with what you need to do and they can help suggest the right cam specs.
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this is a VERY important factor. back in 98 I built a 355 with 0.125 domes under 72CC heads (882's shaved a bit) and 14* initial with 36 total (no vacuum). it ran great with 89 octane due to the cam bleeding off dynamic compression until it hit the 2300 RPM mark.
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