Advance cam or not?

I like putting in 2° just for chain stretch if using a new timing chain, but that's me.

That's probably not a terrible idea.......what I would do is use a compression gauge in conjunction with the degree wheel. Once degreed, spin the engine over and take a compression reading. If you think it's a "little low" you can bump in the extra 2*. At least "like that" you'll kinda actually know "where" you are.