Perry, i understand what you are saying but what would cause the rod to then break up so much and indeed strip the bolt heads off?
Engine was from an unknown car, cost me £50 a couple years back and i was pushing 20psi with quite a good spec of add on's through it, so im not suprised it broke! Rev limit 6400rpm and i rarely hit it, talking once or twice ever! I change around 6k!