Well, checking the dampner requires removing the front cover...so he might as well cam it if he is in there IMO.
Also, I'd get Comp Cams locks. You can get them from Intense cheap IIRC...along with the Viton seals. If you don't even plan on going cammed though...your doing the right thing...top of the line rockers with the highest ratio. Be sure to get it tuned afterwards though, to take full advantage of them. Rev it up a bit...those springs will allow it too