yes the cam is quite a bit larger than stock, i checked all the rockers, guide plates, and pushrods over good and i couldnt see anything wearing funny. i havent decided what to do yet. i'm confident in my engine build so i'm sure my bottom end is ok. i think i'll pull the cam and check the bushings and if their good i'm going to clean it up and run it. i cut the filter apart and there wasnt hardly anything in there. i was just thinking i wish i'd remember when i put the adjustible rocker arm studs in. if i did that while it was in the car that could be my answer. i had to tap all the rocker arm stud holes to thread in the studs and guide plates.