[screamingchief]

People that is exactly what I was saying,the point is that your cam choice is dependent on the rest of the combination and the desired set of qualities that you require in terms of driveability,I do not limit myself to off the shelf cam choices,if I require something that is not generally available I'll have it made.Now the fact is he's on a budget and looking for the best cost/perfomance choice,which means he has to go with readily available grinds,and is getting some conflicting opinions,all I was saying is the same basic options open for performance on bigger engines exist for this engine,the use of windage tray for example will give some hp,as will a properly sized header and exhaust,heads can be lightly ported,intake port match,etc. and alot of this can be handled by the average DIYer and it will all add up to a strong combo.I am NOT advocating a full on race build,but disaggree that because it is a 350 that somehow the rules change completely,cam duration will still be related to things like compression ratio, intended rpm range, idle characteristics,and this will be slightly effected by it being a smaller engine but we all know that.A well balanced and educated approach is the best way to get where you are going,I was trying to point out that there are some solid ways to make power within reason.As far as pressed/screw in stud isssue that is just my prefernce,and feel it is a good idea even on a budget,dont feel that a bigger valve on these motors is a major issue,and would concentrate on getting proper compression ratio heads and doing mild port work to gain flow.Leave the exotic stuff alone and stick to more traditional stuff and he should have no problem getting it right,no hyd. rollers($$$),even roller rockers when a good long slot w/grooved rocker balls will do,even things like timing chain sets,use a good stock style w/iron gears instead of tru-roller,now if oppertunity should give you the option of an upgrade you obviously take it.The most important thing on a deal like this,and the thing I see most screw up is solid tuning,you HAVE to have it dialed in,no car will run great if improperly tuned.