Should i even bother with with getting a higher compression ratio?

volaredon said

Both actually but mostly CR. I have a cam in mind, (and in the attic) but I'll ask about that later.

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Technically the most CR you can possibly run (Tune) for a given gas cam etc.. I imagine your cam choice is gonna be quite mild, can't really see much reason to go with a lot more cr than it has but if you over do it you can end up with a pinging mess especially in a truck that tows.
Plus if you have to run a higher grade of fuel your not gonna save much by any mpg gain.
Unless your use to pushing the limit of cr and know how which don't seem to be the case I would be cautious of anything over stock.