Definitely not that kind of speed up when connecting.
I also hear a slight clicking noise (very brief) when it is cold and the throttle is pressed.It seems to go away after a couple minutes, but is definitely related to the idle speed. It is not a lifter sound...can't really describe it. It does sound like it is the passenger side though.

I've never adjusted valves.Is there a procedure for that that would be printed somewhere? I've done some searches, but didn't find anything very extensive, and some seemed to be done with the motor running. Not sure on this part.