looks like im pulling the motor apart already

If you lock it out, it will want to detonate easier! I'd make sure you end up with as close to .040 piston to head clearance as possible, leave the advance curve in it, don't up the compression just clean the heads with as light of a cut as possible.
Anywhere from 32-34 total advance is fine, just make sure you rev it up high enough...I've seen MSD dist. and MP dist. need as much as 3800rpm before they quit advancing!!

Make sure you chamfer the chamber where it meets the deck all the way around the chamber...lightly.
What plug are you running?