I called my machine shop up today, and they said that my rods are out of round on the endcap/crank side. He said its one of the worst cases he's seen in a long while.

Is this something LS1's are known for?
I guess its something you cant machine out to fix, right? (generally speaking)
Or is there anything I can say to this guy to double check?

I dont know much about internals, so I really dont know what to ask to absolutely confirm that I need new rods, or at least to convince me. All I know is I'm sick of this never ending project. All the motor has left to do is get balanced

any input is greatly appreciated,
-Jason

 

Are these stock cracked rods if so they may be non repairable if this is the case I'll send you a set free you pay shipping ther out of my 98 vette 50k on them will need bolts if they are aftermarket find a new shop that will recond. Ive had rods destroyed put in press to fix cap and then hone to size

 

The stock cracked rods can't be resized using the coventional method of grinding the parting lines and rehoning to size. Clevite makes a special larger bearing which is .002" larger in diameter for these cracked rods. If your rods are out of round more than .001" I would take David up on his offer.

 

I'll definitely take that offer
gotta love LS1tech and the people on here, sometimes