Missing power 440?

Thanks for the interesting info! Yes thats the cam I have with Lunati spring kit. I have degreed the cam.
Interesting issue is this lifter preload setting?? I have always had ticking noise in the valvetrain when driving with all the different cams. I have always had to use little shims under rocker arm shaft (0.050inch). If I don´t , valves will be little bit open all the time. All the valves and guides are completely ok and no cylinder leakdown. Vacuum at the idle is 14hg . Can´t get it any higher.
This ticking sound have always been a wonder to me because all the mechanical parts are ok. I think that somebody have milled the deck height which is sad :(. I have to try to verify the compression by oil but it is difficult when the engine in the car. (Maybe you have good tips, how do this without taking the engine out?? ( I think that all the air is not coming out of the cylinder because of spark plug´s position) Hemi would be much easier with this:lol:

I think that I will try to adjust the timing again and try get vcan hooked. Because somehow I think that this has something to do with the ignition and ignition curve like you said.

I haven´t tested it on the track yet, maybe during the summer. I will test cylinder pressure during the week to see the results. With MP cam they were 10.6

You can easily spin wheels (275s) at first gear but when it shifts to second , maybe just a little squeeze :). I have new detroit locker

I was told earlier when I was working with the other engine I have ( 400cid, low comp), that when you drain the oil out of the lifter and install it back in its place. You should have around 1/16inch loose until it bottoms.