thank you all, much. i know i need the cam retarded 2 deg if custom, or ret 4 at the crank if not custom ground. i know i have teh short runner long tube,, factory solid cam, 3600 peak rpm. i need please, did i read right the message right the cars prior for this set-up were 284. because i will stick with factory but that seems high for my stock converter, so the automatic was ..... help anyone. i have been online for months trying to find out what duration the short rams are. i have automatic, and solid cam. short runner long tube. i know i can use a 108 centerline..?. or lobe, anyway if a custom. but my only problem from all, the cam manufactures is the same answer, i dont know......... i know peak, but duration and rams are senstitve i thought. i know this is probably getting old by now, but i am sorry, you are all my last option here. what duration was stock on this set-up, so i can plug in the numbers and get this done. i gave up an a different size cam because i dont know the math to figure out the exact duration that will still work. sorry you all, and thanks, tim