Putting a new cam in my 360

I know you are past this all but this statement in the 1st post caugth my eye: "Lifters were 'new' but had been sitting for a while." Not sure what this means but possibly sounds like part of the problem.

FWIW: Here is another vote of preference for Lunati. Even moreso for Crane; I feel their overall experience shows in profiles that are easier on engine parts and the lobe/lifter contact pressures.