I agree also that the .620 is too big. He seems to have it in his head that he needs that cam. The .557 purple would be a great fit. Especially with just a cleaned up head. A 4500 stall 9 1/2 Converter will make him more than happy with this combo. As far as the mushroom lifters go: I have did it that way to. PITA but it works none the less. Kim