You seem to have missed the point on Cut To Length Pushrods and Rocker
Arm Geometry. The idea is to have the shaft for theSwivelFoot Adjuster
perpendicular to the valve stem @ 50% lift. The shims move the center of
the SFA so that at 50% lift it is perpendicular and CENTERED OVER THE VALVE
STEM. This way the effort to operate the valves isn't excessively high=more
effective HP, and wear on the valve guides is reduced as the valves aren't
being pushed away at an excessive angle.
Either HotVW's or VW Trends recently had a good article on setting
up rocker arm geometry. Any time I've done any performance work (read:
many times!) involving ratio rockers, performance cams or compression changes,
you HAVE to correctly set the geometry or you'll have wasted much money
on a motor that isn't operating at it's peak potential.
Good luck, your motor sounds like it's going to be an awesome piece
of work.