Since the cam swap the Cordoba runs well but I couldn't get it out of my mind that it should be better. After doing some research I have determined that I probably have the wrong pushrods (stock length), CompCams recommends pushrods that are .040 longer.

I have an adjustable pushrod but don't have a solid lifter and don't want to pull the intake. Can I determine the correct length by getting the cam on the base circle adjusting the pushrod until it's snug (won't move up and down and difficult to rotate) then adding .040 (the recommended preload) to the measured length?