Quote Originally Posted by rumrumm
You would be better off getting SCAT or Eagle aftermarket I-beam rods. They are much stronger, come with ARP rod bolts, and don't cost any more than buying new rods from GM.
The Scat I-Beams are a good choice, but I would definitely stay away from the Eagle SIR lightweight I-Beams for the SBC. They don't have enough metal in the big end and will not stay round.

tom