Hi Steve and thanks for the feed back. Well, given the logical explanations it looks as though I'll go for a set of rods. I have to say this is indeed one of these slippery slopes. I want to do this build with DE durability in mind. The "good stuff" adds up quickly for this topend rebuild.
I am concerned about what kind of rod bearings to use. The car is not trailered to the events but driven their, tracked and driven home. So this thread does not go OT perhaps I'll start another regarding bearings.
Thanks again for your insight,
Dan