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Thanks for the input, all.

FWIW, I intentionally chose the cam I have and I think it was the right decision - especially based on feedback here. FYI, The same cam I have is also available in a higher overlap grind (110 deg LC), as well as the 112 I picked.

RICK LAKE: thanks for the offer to help - I appreciate it. I've got 17" (335 rr, 275 ft) rubber. Exhaust is still in the works but I'm starting with the FFR 2" primary headers (would rather have 2.125" or 2.250" but I already have these). After headers, I'm planning on merge collectors into some fairly open mufflers -- right now I'm thinking the Stainless Specialty 3" ceramic open core mufflers (not much of a muffler, I know). We'll see... I'm willing to tolerate a lot of noise but that may be too much. For a while, I was thinking that a fabricated baffle type muffler (e.g. a DNA or similar) would be nice but I can't find anything with a pretty looking O.D. - which matters to me since it's going to be a sidepipe. I'm also installing a 3 qt Accusump. Suspension: Front: SLA IFS (steel arms), rear: Gordon Levy 5 link. Levy Koni shocks, fairly big brakes (13" ft, 6 piston Wilwood calipers), 12" rear (4 piston calipers).

Barry_R: Really good point about the amount of throttle area/change with that induction setup. That makes the need for a decent progressive linkage even more important.