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what cam with 9.8 compression?

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ok got my pistons and with the explorer heads its gonna be 9.84 compression.would the tfs stage 1 cam still be good or should I change it?mostly a street car.I love the tq.
 
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I would think that the TFS Stage1 would have enough valve overlap with a 110* LSA to be ok with 9.8:1 CR. Might have to run premium if you're not already.
 
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