people get confused in thinking putting a CAM in a vehicle is gonna change everything....as in power,sound etc,its not that simple....you have to take a look at the milleage..rings,pistons,cam bearings and by the way..those heads.well they suck...they don't flow for shit and thats what you need for a decent cam..then you talking lifters,guides ,push rods..etc .you can not put a new cam in on worn out bearings,timing gear etc......people think 100 dollar cam gonna give em some thump,it might sound diff,but if U don't have all else in line for it to work,something is gonna give and come out your exhaust...i noticed you say a friend put a cam in a 'rebuild'..thats crucial.....new parts....not worn..its simple mathematics bro.....good luck.....ps if want it to sound tough .get some heads that can allow flow/compression pistons ..along with valve train ,stainless steel exhaust via flowmasters.then you will KNOW what i am talking about...lift vs duration.....simple enuff..good luck....you lookin for action,come up my way.....8 and 7 seven second STREET LEGAL'' cars..a did i mention the 1/4 not the 1/8th...you say its not for racing but then U looking for action,by the way that 700r is a shit tranny for perf..not to bust your bubble,........good gas mileage tranny though=what it was built for.....take care man.....imo ..ty