[misfit41]

I love it when people try to tell someone else what they should be doing ,especially when that persons does what ever the topic of conversation may be for a living,and does it well. Armchair cowboys is my favorite description.
All I can say is Kc built a 496 for me that makes 675 lbs of torque at 5100 , 760 hp at 6500. It is 496 cubic inch , loves screaming at 6800 rpm and gets there VERY fast .
I think hydraulic rollers are great for moderate street engines when the guy intends to do a lot of street miles. When you get to 600 or 700 hp I can't imagine not having the valve covers off at least every few thousand miles ,at that point Adjusting lash is no big deal so I can't see the added expense of hydraulic rollers in a non daily driver. Without the rpm ability an fe is just another big block . Just my humble opinion .
I will also add that I think we all over think these things. If I had it to do again I would build a stock stroke motor with the best crank ,cam and heads possible to turn at least 7500 rpm.
I would like something I can drive to the limits if I wanted .The way my car is now there is no way I will ever see it's full potential.
this has been a fun thread to watch,thanks guys,Tim K