First stroker build – could use some expert advice

You can get the roller lifters direct from Mike, AKA MRL, here at FABO.
This will take the guess work out of the picture completely.

MRL's lifters will have you avoid this.

The cam and cruise RPM are fairly far apart. The engine will chug, have little power and you'll wait a bit for power. This may not be to great on the Hwy.
Gas mileage is going to stink.

Rob - Thanks for the info. Looks like the MRL lifters are also solid rollers. I'd rather not monkey around with valve lash if I can help it. Maybe I should give up on the resto block idea. About the cam, do you think I should run a cam in the 230-240 duration @ 0.050 range?