It definitely wasn't this noisy before all of this happened. So this is a new development.

For the most part she has kept up with her oil changes. The current oil change is at definitely the end of it's span. I planned to change it once I'm sure everything is good. Inside the valve covers didn't look too bad as far as sludge.

My mechanic buddy wants me to toss in some engine cleaner and see if it could be lifters. I'm leaning towards sludgy lifters or exhaust leak myself.