After many years of waiting, my motor has finally made the journey to the machine shop for a full and complete rebuild. I'm using a set of Boss 302 rods, as these were service replacements for the 289HP. But, the set I purchased several years ago has only 7 good rods; the 8th is slightly twisted. It could be straightened, but I'd rather not.
I've already purchased one additional rod, which also will not work; it was been drilled for a floating pin. So now I'm looking for another one that is still a press fit --
I know I can buy one from Perogie for $100, but once I look at the cost of machining, ARP rods bolts, etc. I'm wondering if a set of aftermarket rods (e.g. Eagle) would be a wiser investment?
I'd like to get a few opinions on the use of aftermarket rods versus using the Boss 302 rods. I know both option are not "original" but since the Boss 302 rods were service parts, that might be a little truer to form.
Or, does someone has one extra Boss 302 rod they want to sell?