This info is hard to find. I kno the lightning and HD have forged pistons and cranks.. Now what I couldnt find is the round about HP rating for the Pistons. I read that the crank was around 900. Correct me if im wrong.. I kno the rods are the weak link for sure.. I suspose the question im asking is, Has anybody ran a stock shortblock with good aftermarket rods and made good numbers and still be relilable? Im not looking for 600hp to the wheels. Im looking for 6-8lb lower and a good tune. What do yall think? This will be on a very small budget hints the reason im asking.