Purple cam question

In mechanical-lifter (solid & roller) cams slight adjustment can be made to Overlap & Total Duration by minor changes in valve lash. Non-standard lash settings are recommended for test purposes. Crane suggests +.004" & -.008" (adjusted from manufacturer's suggested hot settings) as maximum limits for continuous use.( well this is from the cam data chart write up)
Yupper! Even with hydraulic lifters, going from one extreme to the other with preload can make a noticeable difference.