Ha, not worried about 'em at all. Nothing "Chevy" about them really, they are basically 'generic' with a certain size rod journal.
It's good that the crank I ordered comes with the 2.100 rod journal so you don't have to cut down a brand new "Mopar" 2.125" journal crank to get the pistons I wanted. The pistons are light and have the .927 wrist pin. Just seems like there is no reason NOT to use those rods.
There are no cheap bearings BTW. Priced coated ones?
Dropped a set of main studs at the machine shop today. I ordered a set from Hughes that uses a bolt in one side of the rear main cap for oil pump clearance. Hoping not to have to do too much corrective work to get the saddles straight. Crank should be there Monday.