Cam my 416

IMO the comp would have done the job you described just fine. I run a very mild solid flat tappet Racer Brown in my 408. It only has .495 lift after lash and with 3.23 gears, 28" tall tires and big traction problems my 3700 lb car will still break in the 11's. That to me proves that valve lift is just relevant. If the heads (like mine) flow great at low lifts you don't need a big ole honkin cam to make power