If you have an auto trans and power brakes, the 041 cam may not be the best choice. I've read lots of reports of not enuff vac to operate power brakes. But, if you have a manual trans(or loose converter) and manual brakes, the 041 will work, but might not be the best choice. The only way I'd run it is with Rhoads lifters, to smooth idle and increase vac and low rpm torque.
Some steps down from the 041 might be the Crower 60243, the Summit 2802, then the Crower 60916. But, if you'd like to stay with a grind similar to the 041, but can't stand the ticking sound of Rhoads lifters, you may wanna consider the Howards version. It has less advertised duration, so should provide a better idle and more vac.
Howards also makes a near duplicate of the 744 cam, as does Melling. I ran the 744 on the street for 60,000 plus miles and lots of drag strip passes. I liked it. But I had a 4-speed, manual brakes and 3.90 gears. Don't know how it would work for you.
Hey, cam recommendations vary GREATLY, and can develop into heated arguments, on some of these forums. So, these are just my own opinions and not the last word.
