What cam should I get?

dodge freak said

Think about it, it does not matter how "hard" you drive it. Pistons and bearings yes but the cam just opens and closes the valves. Now rpm's might matter a little but if you say keep it under 5000 rpms for the first 100 miles it might be helpfull maybe not. Change that oil fast, get that cam lube and any other junk that might have gotten in the motor out of there. I myself would change the oil agian after 1000 miles or so. Right after you change the oil and the motor warms up you can drive it as hard or soft as you want, the cam could care less, the big thing is the fist 1/2 hour till the lifters and cam mate. Once the wear patterns are set then thats it. As long as you use good oil the cam should last. That cam sounds big but I am not sure if it is really a 238@ .050. Maybe Mopar is pushing those # a bit. With .474 lift that should work out to around 228@ .050 with most cams, which should work good for it. Lets us know after a while how it idles and drives, ok?

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I will pick up the oil today and change it either tonight or tomorrow. Here is the numbers:

Brand: Mopar Performance Parts
Product Line: Mopar Performance Purple Camshaft Kits
Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,000-6,000 RPM
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 238
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 238
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 238 int./238 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 280
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 280
Advertised Duration: 280 int./280 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.474 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.474 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.474 int./0.474 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Camshaft Gear Attachment: 1-bolt
Intake Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Computer Controlled Compatible: No
Lifters Included: Yes
Lifter Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Valve Springs Included: No
Retainers Included: No
Locks Included: No
Valve Stem Seals Included: No
Timing Chain and Gears Included: No
Assembly Lubricant Included: Yes
Pushrods Included: No
Rocker Arms Included: No
Gaskets Included: No
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
Notes: Single-bolt camshaft.