aluminum rods on a street car

Here's an interesting article:

http://www.dragzine.com/tech-stories/engine/debunking-aluminum-rod-myths-with-grp/

Aluminum rods seem to have come a long way.

That said, why? If that's all you're going to use it for, you are signing on for a lot of extra expense, some hassle, and at least a little worry for no actual benefit. Your money, your choice of course.

Maybe the shows around there require aluminum rods? Does it run nitromethane? LOL