273 questions...a few of them

Steve, I'm wondering if you changed the valvetrain geometry enough that the pushrods are rubbing the sides of the holes?

Also remember that your cam drive multiplies whatever torque you apply on the crank X2 at the cam

Also, the website posted earlier IS in effect "the cam card"

http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/cam-specs/Details.aspx?csid=665&sb=2