H/C swap, now BAD misfiring

[1994Vib.RedGT]

I cranked up my car today after doing a heads and cam swap and at first it was driving alright, then it started to misfire at low throttle, now its so bad I barely got it home it limped all the way. There is also a ticking sound coming from underneath the engine that correlates to RPMs, Im worried it might be a collapsed lifter and thats causing my problem, or it could be a loose header bolt, but thats not as big of a concern, I REALLLLLLLLY neeed to figure out the misfire, can anyone guide me in the right direction; I HAVE to have the car driveable by tuesday night

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Start by going over the basics first. It's very easy to accidentally switch plug wires, as I've done it on several occasions, because I didn't learn the first time Pull codes while you're at it, and see if it gives you anything.

 

[1994Vib.RedGT]

I dont have an OBD1 code scanner though Im about to change the spark plugs and check the wire routing too once the car cools down to see if thats it.

 

[1994Vib.RedGT]

bttt

 

[I_AM_CANADIAN]

That ticking may be as simple as the sparking of a plug wire not on all the way. That would also cause the misfire.

 

[1994Vib.RedGT]

ok, so I checked my wires #7 is not on the plug good, and it got burned up on the header, so is this more than likely my misfire and clicking? If so where can I get a single #7 wire without paying $40 for a new set?? if anyone has one preferably red in decent shape I will buy it from you and overnight it.