Connecting rod "offset"?

Here something from another site that shows offset Carillo rods:

Carrillo Rods - Polaris RZR Forum - RZR Forums.net

And here is a foto demonstrating rod offset:

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As I said...all V-8 rods I can think of off the top of my head are offset. They have to be.

Yes you can flip the piston on the rod if the pin is offset but IMO it's a waste of time. The HP you MAY gain is minimal.