David Vizard, Uncle Tony's garage, Unity motorsport. Mission impossible Dodge 302 Head porting

toolmanmike said
Yep, nothing wrong with lightening the stock rods but it takes time. If you do it yourself and your time isn't worth anything then go for it. But, in addition to sanding the beams with a belt sander, they still should be sized with new bolts and balanced. At machine shop labor rates per hour you can buy a set of new rods for less.

I've been out of work for almost 2 years, so time isn't a problem. Also taking an engine rebuilding class with my son this spring so for a few months I'll have access to some tools that normally wouldn't be available to me. Now all I gotta do is find a core :)