[delay] what are the rules / basic principles?

Hi all,

Using a [1ms] delay; how reasonable is that? What can i use it for?
Example, When using [sfrecord~] you have to;
1. set/create a filename to save to
2. set the record toggle ON
3. feed the signal you want to record
Now assuming i am automating all of that what are the reasonable delay values i should setup?
-----------| > createFile/name >
-BANG-| > [delay 100?] > set toggle ON (record)
-----------| > [delay 101?] > startloop (play)
I guess it matters on the machine processor? system load? what should be reasonable minimum values?

Also in this SFrecord example i am Normalizing a file and applying a negative gain right after.(using mxj buf.Op)
Is [1ms] delay between normalization and gain reduction sufficient?
Is it a matter of, aslong as the "normalize" message is received, and the "gain" message follows, both commands will be executed regardless of the processor hangup/system load?

Thanks!
Happy Easter!