New cam issues,

Yeah true, but in theory it should be work hardened by the time a normal break in happens.
I run solid flat with edm lifters + 20-30 lbs more spring pressure. But I sure am not running a comp,
I put Crower Cam Savers in this Ford 400 I built for Gladys and while they broke in fin and had a great wear pattern, their valving was defective and they all ticked when the engine got hot. About 175 bucks down the toilet. I got some Melling $4.99 each lifters from Summit and zero noise cold or hot. Go figure.