So, is the issue with hydraulic lifters, when run on too aggressive a lobe, they self destruct? The internals get damaged in some way? Is this cause by the lifter, more likely with a roller lobe, bouncing out of control to the pushrod location. So, "bottoming out" the plunger for lack of a better description and damaging the lifter.

Could something like a rev kit aid with a hydraulic roller setup? Make sure the lifter is well controlled while allowing the valve spring to better handle the push rod, rocker, valve, etc.?

How much does oil pressure affect the life of a hydraulic lifter? Low(er) oil pressure combined with an out of control lifter, bad combo?

Just thinking out loud.