Stroker Piston, Closed Chamber clearance

Compression ratio doesn't mean much if ya can drive between the piston top and chamber in a Peterbilt. Get the quench right and the motor will tolerate more compression. .075 gaskets are suited to pistons above deck IMO. Get the heads milled and set the right quench.

The motor is zero decked already.. Im pretty sure the pistons will be at least .005 above the deck with 5.50