i went with that cam hoping it will make tuning a bit easier even if it leaves power on the table

as for timing chain with going to a roller. would i just go after a 500efi timing chain set, just get a new chain and 500efi cam strocket, or get a GMPP timing chain kit for a 502 gen 6 they both look like simple single roller set ups, the GMPP unit seems like the bang for buck option as it comes with everything
gmpp unit : https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/12371053.html

what has anyone els used for a chain set?

yet another noob question

what am i looking for in a push rod. what is the go-to brand and material

AK Racing/Powermax BBC 315
 

I thought you were gonna give me a shot at those heads!! nudge nudge wink wink!!

i was going to

my builder had a set laying around from a take off and i could not pass up the deal

as for the rods, looking for a ball park on where to start. i know with a roller cam and the taller lifters ill be a lot shorter then the stock ones at like 9/8" dont want to have to order a whole set of rod lenght checkers just to use two