5.9, max safe compression?

@IQ52

By chance, have you ever calmed up a 5.9 w/stock slugs? And how much lift can you get away with?
If you are referencing piston to valve clearance on a Magnum, I cannot say. The biggest cam I have used on a stock Magnum bottom end is the XR265HR-14.

20-746-9 - Xtreme Energy™ Computer Controlled Hydraulic Roller Camshafts (For 1992-02 Magnum Engines WITH 1.6:1 ROCKERS)

I never recall having measured the retainer to seal clearance on any stock small block Mopar head. I have the tools to cut the valve guides so I just automatically wack them down.