Cams , pushrods , roller, hydraulic

Are the hydraulic lifters compressed? Plungers hung up in the bottom of the bores? They should be right up against the retaining clips.
When we looked at cams roller cams were big $$.
Did you contact anybody like Oregon Cams about getting a regrind? They usually come in at a fraction of the cost of a new cam... and they're tailored specifically to your intended use.