Optimum setup for 302 heads
When choosing a camshaft, and a set of heads, I try to design something that gives the highest and flattest curve on both Tq. and HP from 3000-6000 rpms. This is what makes the car move and ET. If I can make 400 ft lbs. @ 3000 rpm's and hold it to say 5500 rpm's with a peak of say 40-or 50 ft lbs. higher, then 11's or 12's are fairly easy in the 1/4. All engines make the same power as they do torque at 5250 rpm's, so makeing the Tq. high at this rpm also makes the HP high at this rpm.
I guess this is where the stroker guys will be smiling for street use.