Well, I just installed a new ting set. Picked up an Edelbrock double roller. Installed it dot-to-dot straight up and did a compression test. Averaging between 190-195 across all 8 cylinders counting 5 hits on the gauge as before. Very interesting. Im gonna go ahead and try to degree the cam. The only difference between compression tests other than the readings was now the motor is ice cold, whereas before, it was a little warm...nowhere near operating temperature.