I am only getting around 10 to 1 compression with this calculator.
http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/compstaticcalc.htmlI did average the deck height to be in the middle at .005 out of hole on all cylinders.
I say work on the pistons to lower the compression.
It is too bad that Clifford told you to cut so much from the head. At times he gives bad advice. The only one who pays for it is the customer.
When life give you lemons, make lemonade.