Tough situation and it sucks your first major upgrade had to go south.
This is definitely not the recommended way of tuning the computer after a cam swap but if you drive it an hour, dont be surprised if it starts running better. It wont get perfect since there was a problem before the cam swap and a shop still needs to run diagnostics but the computer might start learning the new cam as you drive. As long as there isnt a major mechanical problem like lifters collapsed from tightening too much, it should make it.
Also, if you haven't already, you might want to change the oil for some high-ZDDP cam break-in oil before the trip.
If your Ford friend can at the very least double check your valve adjustment before the trip, you can feel better about that at least.
We could list a dozen things to check but it sounds like your backed into a corner at this point.
This is definitely not the recommended way of tuning the computer after a cam swap but if you drive it an hour, dont be surprised if it starts running better. It wont get perfect since there was a problem before the cam swap and a shop still needs to run diagnostics but the computer might start learning the new cam as you drive. As long as there isnt a major mechanical problem like lifters collapsed from tightening too much, it should make it.
Also, if you haven't already, you might want to change the oil for some high-ZDDP cam break-in oil before the trip.
If your Ford friend can at the very least double check your valve adjustment before the trip, you can feel better about that at least.
We could list a dozen things to check but it sounds like your backed into a corner at this point.