My Transformation 5.7 Gen 3 in 74 Dart Sport

I set the cam just like they did from factory, bottom gear with key way at 2pm and the timing dimple at 6pm, the cam dot was set at 12pm, also the timing chains have different colored teeth to help with this. I was told not to degree in a factory set up. I have found that some say you have to others say follow factory advise. so I followed factory advise.

did you have to shim your starter?