What im kinda getting at is since im getting older ive learned that not everything has to be a stroker or have a roller camshaft to run well and be semi fast.

Yep, hyd cams might be great for moms car but the same could be said for the poser hyd roller cams that I will never use.

With oem based iron heads if the difference in running a old slow ramp cam vs a new lobe eating fast ramp solid cam is say 75hp, wouldnt I be farther ahead with the old ramps and a 150 shot?

Im a little confused that some, even today are trying to find the so called best of both worlds with good low/high speed characteristics, but im just concerned about wot and really dont mind if it drips raw fuel at idle.

Id drive my moms car if I wanted all around good manners.