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Bought a used alum ls1 shortblock from a member here. block had around 105k(ish?) on it and had been run with a supercharger (unknown PSI). I started tearing it down today and noticed that the rod bearings are pretty much shot, which is fine cause I was planning on new bearings anyway, but I see some pretty decent grooves on the rod itself. I have a pic of the #3 piston (which was the worst of the bunch), so I'll let it speak for itself. I'll post up pics of the rest of the rods as I get them cleaned up.
They don't "catch" my nail, but I can definitely feel them with my nail. I'll probably get auto bolts and have them honed, which would hopefully clean up most of it. I just wasn't sure if they were too far gone.
first one looks usable but the second one has a funny wear pattern on the bottom. To be honest with you, if it was mine, I would trash them.
Yeah I noticed that. Right around the little notch on the bearing. Maybe a piece of trash got stuck there and caused some weird wear?
In figure I'll bring them with me when I bring the crank to be polished and See what the guys at the Mac shop say. Worst case it shouldn't be too much for replacement rods/labor to press them on
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These rods any good? 
