Hey Stangman,
I hope you don't mind another question about your current engine? The reason I am asking is it seems like a really good combination. I really like it. Most internet posters don't have any idea what they're engine really does, you do, and your combo seems very streetable to boot. Soooo...… my question is about your cam.
You have a Compcams 280TL/288XTX solid flat tappet cam with a 112 LSA installed on a 108 ICL. Those are fairly aggressive lobes, not crazy, but more aggressive than old school type lobes.
Question 1) I think you have a center oiler 427 block? I think a center oiler block does not have pressurized oiling to the lifters unless it has the passage drilled out. My question is, does your block have the unmodified oiling system?
The reason I am asking is I am curious if that fairly aggressive camshaft works fine that way, without "extra" oiling?
Question 2) Is there anything special about your camshaft or lifters? Nitriding? Tool Steel? Etc?
Question 3) What valve spring pressures are you running? And are the retainers just normal steel types?
Thanks so much for any information,
paulie