dynoed my 416

I don't think lobe centers alone will change much of anything. It's just a mild cam on that package. Not sure what every part is in it, but I'm sure cylinder pressure is not a problem...lol.

Cylinder pressure equates to torque, no more, no less. There's actually a mathmatical formula for it. Increase cylinder pressure at a given rpm and presto! More HP. Hence the idea of tightening up the lobe center (not to be confused with "Installed Centerline"). If he wants more HP, he will need to increase cylinder pressure. Of course, a new cam would be required anyway. :)

Taking out valve train geometry loss (worse with hydraulic rollers than even std LA) and the usual rocker ration errors, that cam is only about .520/.530 lift at the valve. It's not meant to make mad power, just stone reliable and torquey. With plenty of bolt in expansion available. I also agree if getting the most out of the engine is you ultimate goal, a flow test of your heads (not advertised "stage II" from Shady Dell, is the first order of business.

I totally agree with dumping the Hydraulics in favor of solid rollers at the rpm range that moparmade is lookin to make power.