[vinniekq2]

sounds like a less than good combo.

Don't ever build an engine around a camshaft!

Determine what you need to get your performance specs, The research the heads first! What rpm range do you need your engine to perform in. What exactly are you putting this engine into?
Your transmission and diff need to match the vehicle and its purpose. Start with the car,,,

 

[vinniekq2]

If you seriously want to drift a pick up??? You need some torque at a lower rpm.

I would start with a minimum of a 540, turbo 400,3.9 to 4.1 gears

tune the engine to make peak power 5500 rpm or lower.
600 pounds torque of more.
drifting is more than slipping in corners, you want to blaze the tires

 

[vinniekq2]

If you plan to drag race?
DETERMINE:
how fast you want to go
how much your truck weighs
How many horses you require


after that draft engine plan

 

[vinniekq2]

If you must use a 350 then you will need a supercharger/turbo

 

[vinniekq2]

cam

I’ve been doing some research. And it seems I could have decent build with a XE274 cam and 64cc chamber 180cc heads. Along with a 2500 stall and 4.10 gears.
Just wondering what you guys think about this. Just to get me going for now. Then once I go forced induction I can swap to bigger heads to lower my compression.

sounds like you still want to build an engine around some plane jane nothing special flat tappet hydraulic camshaft? The fellas that have posted have gone a long ways past your aspirations,,,

Build your little 350 hp 355 cube engine and put it in a Nissan 240 and drift a little or drag race a little.
When you want to step up to anything semi serious leave the flat tappet hydraulic cams for the beginners