New cam, new chain, installed straight up and checked at the lifter. TDC determined with positive stop method.

Timing card says; 6 - 42 intake, 42 - 6 exhaust,  228 deg duration @ .050",  112 lobe center.

         I get;        7 - 40 intake, 51 - (5) exhaust. (That's -5 or 5 BTDC.)  

I don't understand what's going on. Is this cam junk? What performance can I expect if I leave it alone? Does it need to be retarded? Has any one else had issues with Isky cams? Thanks.

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