Long valves on W2's with .600 lift?

I could run a roller ( no one gets inspected or protested especially backmarkers) but can't afford to bush the lifters nor can I afford $900 for good lifters.

The rules allow several different engine packages to encourage more cars to compete but most run the WISSOTA spec 362 ci engine.

A spec engine uses spec Brodix heads, aftermarket blocks, roller cams etc. Cost to have one built is in the $9-12k range. 600-650 hp.

The GM crate motors are legal but at 350-400hp are horribly underpowered on the big half mile.
And the 410 open engines are 700-800 hp and can run from $12,000 on up for a used engine to $35-40,000 for a new bullet.

I'll be all in for $4500-5000.00 including the $2500.00 I paid for the complete blown engine I'm redoing.

It takes $40-60k to field a new car and engine package and have a top five car. I should be able to run mid- pack with the deal I have after my driver (me) learns how to drive these newer style chassis.