160 cranking psi; advance the cam or run it?

My brother in law had installed a MP .509 in a 9.7:1 340 @ 110* (retarded from get go, 108* recommended) biggest dog down low it was crazy only 110lbs cranking pressure. Having no $ and wanting to use what he had I re-degreed the cam to 104* and cylinder pressure jumped to 150lbs. Total diff motor. He is happy as heck and he was ready to scrap it. Car pulls well up to 6000 RPM now where before it was so doggy it would not even power brake the tires. Now she will spin upshifting into 2nd. Cam position can make all the difference in the world.