High compression blues.

Autolite 3924, runs best where timing is now. Not sure about the gasket. Im pretty sure they were out of the fel pro kit. I'm calling the builder on Monday. The block was previously uncut. Only surfaced when engine was rebuilt. Hope to have some more info on Monday after a talk with the builder.
Haven't tried 1 or 2 heat ranges ( -23, -22) down on the plugs?