jameskuempel1
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I started my 1976 Scout Traveler build last year. I have it mostly disassembled and ready to start on frame and body panels. Also, getting ready to take engine to machine shop. This is where I need some help. I have searched many threads here but cannot find some info. This vehicle is going to be a daily driver only. Just looking for the best efficiency possible. I will keep the original 345. It will have 3.07 gears, 700r4 and tires 29-30". The question I have is, will it be possible to have 0 deck height and still run a "stock type cam"? My cylinder heads cc at 81ish so with .040 pistons it seems to put my static cr at 9.08/1 and dynamic cr at 8.884. I might could open up the combustion chamber and get it to 86ish cc which would put compression at 8.653 static and 8.466. I am not sure what factory DCR was, but this still seems a tad high? ps. I have built my share of small block chevys but understand that I am in uncharted territory. Any experience with this question would be appreciated.