Cams How do you choose one?

I think the best answer is, it depends on what you're doing. My last build, this 396 Chevy I've been working on, for example, I wanted to sound way nastier than it is. I chose the largest of the Comp Thumpr flat tappet hydraulic cams. It's a big block Chevy. They have a reputation of big power production anyway, so it's GONNA run good. I'm not interested in getting every ounce of power out of it. Honestly, that's the way most people building street cars should look at it. If you try to pick a camshaft based on getting the last little bit of power per a given combo, you'll be forever chasing your tail.