[Shockwave78]

I did not degree the cam when I installed it, I was not under the impression that it would be necessary for the engine to run well, just to make a few extra hp to squeeze out the full potential and the CR is stock at 8:1. How/why would the cam be installed retarded if it was installed according to procedure at tdc of the compression stroke on #1? What pressures would you expect for a compression test? I apologise of any of these questions are simple or things that should have been thought of before the engine went together, I was under the impression that this cam was a good choice for a stock low-compression 400 with minimal changes needed.