My thoughts on a 292 rod is one long enough to use forged SBC pistons, and to get the compression up, like on a 250.
Sorry about being on the soap box.
Larry
No need to apologize Larry,you're absolutely correct. Building a pretty hot 292 makes the enthusiast have to step up to the pump twice as opposed to a 250. There is a 6" h-beam rod for the 250 that is fairly inexpensive, and will allow for a more common off the shelf SBC piston for building a 250. The 292 guy will have to buy a high end set of rods just to be able to get a decent set of shelf SBC pistons. The rods costing almost a grand by themself. I think your right, many people have probably walked away from the thought of building a 292 because of that....
