Nobody has weighed in yet on the rods, so I did a little research. These look like good rods to begin with. I think I'd magnaflux 'em, have a set of ARP bolts installed, re-size the big end and call it good.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...2&autoview=sku
Measure the diameter of the bolts in the rods now and then measure the diameter and length of the new ones before you lay out the cash for them. Better to find out now if they are the wrong diameter and length.