Thanks! I'm setting my expectations low so I'm not disappointed, it is such a dog right now.
Used this graph to compare the cam's once I picked a few that worked, it was pretty interesting to visually see the lobe separation, duration and when the valves open and close for the different grinds.
Camshaft Calculator & Valve Overlap Profiles | MGI SpeedWare
I've referenced a few builds online and some engine masters episodes to help my cam selection, these were much higher RPM engines than what I'll be building and flowed much better.
318 Small Block Build - How To - Hot Rod Magazine
318 Engine Build - A Parts Book 400HP 318 - Mopar Muscle Magazine - Hot Rod
Ep:53 (I had the same thought about selecting a cam based on the intake valve closing sooner to raise compression but they showed static compression doesn't matter near as much as air moving through the heads. I compared the cam used in that video to a few I was looking at for comparison, Comp Cams 21-600-5)
ENGINE MASTERS: Season 4, Episode 53 - The 440 You Can Afford | MotorTrend
Ep:58 (This is where they actually degree'd the cam in)
ENGINE MASTERS: Season 5, Episode 58 - Advances in Cam Timing | MotorTrend
