That is cool news Chris..we all hope to "follow your progress".
I am wondering..since you are building a true race car, perhaps Ford Racing or SVE can sell either cam blanks or touring car grinds that Chris Reinke & others have used. Or at least give spesc?? I would certainly talk with L. Capaldi, Mirko, or other racers & see if they have a Ford contact for the parts..IIRC Kinetics Racing builds Capaldis engines..wonder if they would help a little (maybe not as you could be considered a competitor).
What about the UIM?? I heard some have cut them open ported & welded them closed..not sure if true? At least 3-4 passes through Extrude Hone...SPONSER?!
Wonder if DAB valvetrain can be adapted from LS 3.0L to the 2.5??? Just thinking out loud..
Good luck & keep us posted!