[pockets]

i agree that running a larger cam to reduce DCR isn't a great idea, just that it can work. a real street engine that never/rarely sees the track will be far better off with the right cam and compression.

I also agree that a higher compression ratio will generally mean more power, assuming the cam is up to the task as well as the fuel. Race engines use high compression to make more power, but they also have the fuel to compensate.