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Originally Posted by te51levin

Wow. That was unexpected.

You asked where you could by "zero mile" OEM rods or cheap "no name" aftermarket rods. I explained that you'd never find "low mileage" stock rods, but that it didn't matter, because rods do not wear out, and that generic "no name" eBay parts would be less reliable than any old OEM rod. Those opinions were shared by several others here. Perhaps we didn't tell you what you wanted to hear, but I tried to give you useful information that would help you make good choices and spend your money where it would do the most good. I'm trying to give you information that will help you, not impress you as being "cool."

Along that theme, I am not copping a "bad attitude". You had some very incorrect notions about wear and durability, and/or some unreasonable priorities. I disagree with your logic and I am trying to show you why you shouldn't bother looking for "zero mile" (impossible to find and offer no benefit) or "no name" (cheaply made and likely to fail) rods. My goal is to give you whatever information I have that will help you build a better, more reliable car. I used simple logic to illustrate why I feel your ideas are not valid. If you feel that I am copping a bad attitude simply because I don't agree with your methods, you're missing the point. I am careful not to start internet arguments. If I went around doing that I'd spend half my day on the phone, dealing with people who got their feelings hurt and wanted to tell me what a big doody-head I am because I didn't like their ideas or couldn't read their misspelled, poorly punctuated posts.

I'm not Jesus, but I've been around the block a time or three, and know my way around these cars and these engines. I gave you my best advice based on what I've learned. I answered each of your points, agreeing with the ones that made sense and addressing those that did not. There is no "bad attitude" in that. Your personal attacks at me do not help your build, they do not benefit the community, and they do not change my opinion about connecting rods. Take what you will from the suggestions you've been offered and move forward.

I sir vote you forum role model of the year!