Just throwing my 2 cents in again. Some of you guys don't understand BUDGETS and sometimes the shortcuts needed to stay on one. Is it the right way? HECK NO!!!!!!! But sometimes we do things we gotta do to enjoy our rides. New pistons are not cheap and We are now pushing towards April and for those of us that live in cold areas is the start of car season, not rebuild your engine season. I personally would call and talk to Jim Dowel at Racer Brown (after 3pm eastern standard time) or any highly recommended cam manufacturer and tell him whats going on compression wise and see if he can recommend a cam to "bleed off" some compression and spec a head gasket from there to see if you can make it drive-able to enjoy the cruising season. I wish you nothing but the best of luck so you can enjoy your new found horsepower.
