There is a catalog of rod spec.s, and it has all the info, length, pin dia., rod width, brg dia.s, etc.. It is put out by the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA). I found a 1997 copy and went thru it. The only thing I found close was a 40-50s Jeep. When I mentioned the rods to my machine shop their comment was they were spindly, made for a low HP motor and probably wouldn't last under high HP. Some of the rods in the catalog didn't have all their data. If someone could get a current copy it might be worth looking at.
CNC-Dude found an outfit that would make forged steel rods, but an order of 200-300 was required then the price was about $70 each IIRC. Another that was mention was looking a the possibility that there was enough width on forged BB rods before machining.
If there is one thing a 292 builder could use it's rods.
My two cents.
Larry
