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I ran 9.5 CR JE pistons (95mm) with the stock cam re-ground to 964 profile and had no clearance issues, just as Jamie says.

I still suggest you check the clearances, especially if you have done anything that could change deck height. I used the technique described in Waynes's rebuild book. Be sure to check throughout a full cycle (720 degrees of crankshaft rotation) since the point of closest approach between the piston and valves is not at TDC.
78 SC, That is good advice. I used Wayne's book to build my last motor (and will use it for this one as well), but it was a low compression 930 motor. I know that with a 9.5:1 CR I need to be careful with valve to piston clearance.
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