What 440 intake?

Is it me or does a cam with 278/288 duration seem like it wouldn't be the ideal towing cam?

The Melling #MTD2

Centerline........... 107*/117*
Lobe Separation.... 112*

Designed for Towing and Heavy-Load, not Racing down the 'quarter-mile'.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-mtd-2/overview/