I know you're trying to help. I'm sorry I've been making it hard for you, and wasting your time.
I have read allot on cams, not as much as there is out there to read and I don't have 30+ years experience with them.
I think I'll just stick with my stock cam for now and upgrade the intake and put on a set of long tube headers.
On a stock 318 cam the lobe would obviously be shorter, but would the ramp rate be comparable to a good cam that you mentioned? Or do they have a gradual ramp rate instead of steep?
Also I'm thinking of re curving the advance on my timing(electronic ignition)....Any suggestions?