oil psi up around 60 if my factory gauge is accurate. I dont know about the pushrods or valves yet, but there definitely has been damage to at least 2 lifters. What concerns me is where the rods are severed (at least 3/8" above the top bearing journal) and the one sheared stud. I am kind of leaning towards the stud letting loose and everything else just being done in the aftermath. I anticipate possible valve and pushrod damage. I really am hoping to be able to keep the cam on new lifters if I could, but if it is damaged at all its a no go.
With the new build I am using the ARP studs and the aluminum wrist pin buttons that were recently recommended to me. The crank that was in my spare is being checked out as well as the rods. If the crank is out of whack then we go 383. the block is to be align bored along with the typical decking and boring work. I am shooting for 9.8 to 10.0 with 0.040" quench and file fit rings. GM factory TBI with a chip upgrade, performer manifold and K/N intake. I am still up in the air about the cam if I need one. If there are any other suggestions as to preventative action I am listening!