you shouldn't be waiting for any thoughts from hoggyrubber. i have never installed the arp rod bolts. as much as i hate to agree with everyone else, i always take the rods to a machine shop to have rods reconed. that along with valve jobs, installing valve seats, resurfacing the head and deck, and cyl boring and honing are jobs i am more comfortable letting the machine shop do. i know plastigage is a real hassle but it sure makes you feel better if you can't mic them. after you spent the cash on the arp bolts now is not the time to cut corners. sounds like you got them in though, i guess you could give 'er several spins and see how it feels. hr
