Cam Swap Mistake

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PartTimeHero

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Location
Oklahoma
Ram Year
2014/ 2004
Engine
Hemi 5.7 x 2
68277306AASpring16
5038419ABEngine Camshaft1
5038784ADHydraulic Lifters And Yoke4
68195993ADEngine Oil Pump1
6102430AABolt1
6510763AAHex Head Bolt And Coned Washer, Mounting1
5045515AAIntake Valve Push Rod8
5045516AAExhaust Valve Push Rod8

So I wasn't paying attention while ordering, and I got the cam highlighted above instead of

Engine Camshaft - Mopar (5037379BC)

which is for the non-MDS. I put everything together, and the engine won't roll over, it bottoms out( I am assuming because of the non-MDS lifters?). I ordered the correct CAM, but I need to know if I need to do anything with the push rods or if replacing them is typical. I thought I did ample research, and I didn't see anything calling out for a different-sized push rod when doing a 6.4 cam swap into my 5.7. Any help is greatly appreciated. I have about a 4-hour delay before the Cam gets here, so I will dismantle the engine again.
 
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PartTimeHero

PartTimeHero

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2014/ 2004
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Hemi 5.7 x 2
PS the push rods I ordered did not get installed. i used the factory ones
 
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