I wouldn't call the M4F Howard cam too much. I'm running one, and have plenty of torque from around 1200 well up to 4000 rpm.
Here's my complete setup,
235, 1955 truck block, .060" over, head milled .030"
TRW forged pistons, Sealed Power rings, Cleavite bearings
Howard M4F solid lifter cam, hardened vales seats and larger valves, w/cam specific springs
Mallory electronic breakerless ignition, mechanical advance, Mallory part # 29440 Promaster coil, Mallory 3RLi HyFirespark control, Pro Sidewinder 8MM wires, timing set at 15 degrees advanced.
Induction is Offenhauser 2 carb intake, no heat, w/ dual Holley 1904 carbs, #54 jets. K&N air filters.
Fenton cast iron headers, 2" stainless dual exhaust w/ Walker CJ7 Jeep mufflers.
SM 318/BW overdrive trans, 3.90 rear gear, 30x9.50x15 tires.
This is in a 3200 pickup, I run at highway speeds very comfortably at about 1900-2000 RPM.
