Cam change?

hotrod68 said
I'm currently running a comp solid flat tappet in my 512, its a 12.0 to 1 eddy rpm headed (ported, flow 320's at .600) victor intake 1050 carb. Current cam specs are 264 intake and 270 exhaust @.50 .624 .616 lift 106 icl and 108 lsa. Looking at going to comp solid flat tappet "Because I have it new on the shelf" 290 intake 290 exhaust @.50 .650 lift intake and exhaust 108 icl and 108 lsa. I'm looking at changing to try and tame down the hit and get more mid range and top end charge out of it because it feels like it quits pulling at the end of the track. Any thoughts?

You didn't mention whether it's a 1/4 or 1/8 mile car. I would change tire size and rear gear before I would get into the engine unless you have valve spring or tuning issues. Show us your time slips and see if the car is really topped out before the finish line. Does the rpm quit climbing at a particular rpm and what is that rpm? IF so that could be a dozen different things.