Trey, your over analyzing the whole deal, just like an engineer...kidding bro.
Quench, when set up properly, gives you the ability to run as much compression as possible with the given fuel available. For one, it puts the incoming fuel air mixture into a turbulence, by forcing the mix over into the chamber. The turbulent air mixture will actually add a cooling effect in the chamber, allowing more compression, and burning more efficiently. Secondly, the closer the quench, the more the cooler piston cools the warmer head quench area. Both of these qualities aid in a more efficient combustion process, and a more efficient chamber will allow for a higher compression ratio.
Ignition timing, and the ability to control/adjust it plays into the role of combustion greatly, which is why I asked about what you are using. If the lt engines had a weak link, it was the factory opti. Personally, I'd set it up with an adjustable ignition box. Definitely not a have to have item, but useful in controlling a possible detonation problem, if you put too much DCR in the engine, which I don't think you are.
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