I am so thankful for this forum - answers straight from those with the experience.

ric - greatly appreciate the thread. I tried to use the search feature but I obviously failed miserably.

Dave - I'll follow your advice. I'm sure this won't be the last issue I run into.

ghinmi - One of the publications I'm using is New Hemi Engines: How To Build Max Performance by Larry Shepard (SA 404). My confusion was from the Common Camshaft Journal Specs chart on page 62. Your explanation makes perfect sense when the year break (early vs VVT cams) is considered - but that's not what the chart says. I will send the author a note to address the confusion.

Again, thank you to everyone for your assistance and willingness to share your knowledge.