So shotpeened with ARP Bolts? Have you guys check out the forged rods from sparkracing.com for the b18bs? They are asking like 210 for them. I might just go with those. Im building a 190-200 HP LS Vtec Setup with a rev limiter NO higher than 8600. I was thinking I might be able to get off using the stock rods with ARP bolts for that. Im using type R pistons.