My machinist agreed that it was best to zero deck on my build for all the reasons you listed. But you have to consider ALL the details involved. if you do zero deck, you best have the CC's in the heads, and overlap in your cam, to manage dynamic compression. You have to be able to trust your builder.
You'll likely never know the difference once the engine is installed.
Last edited by Bronze Bird; 06/17/1601:45 PM. Reason: cause I can
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