I don't necessarily think it's the cam that's noisy, but the lifters that come with the kits. I'll be ordering a set of Topline Hylifts for the next cam.

I'm in the process of pulling the pan now. No obvious junk found when I drained the oil, but I didn't expect to find anything. Trying to bust the drag link from the idler arm. Got to feeling weak swinging the mini sledge. Decided I'd better take a dinner break. LOL