as far as i know 'high revs = rod breakage'...im not quite sure what the rb20 rods are rated at and to what limits u are willing to push them.... a good investment from my point of view to shotpeen, linish, a rehole the holes (excuse the terminololgy) an investment of around $70 per rod with upgraded arp rod bolts may be worth stretching ur budget....comparing aprox $400 vs anywhere starting from $1500 for aftermarket rods is food for thought.... ive noticed alot of big cars built by the reuptable workshops in sydney just prep the rods in this manner eg. rb30 and rb26...both pushing 400rwkw + .... not saying rb20 will reach this but i would back it to see up to 300rwkw think it comes down to the good old question what aplication do u have in mine....shot peen etc do strengthen the rods to what extent ... speak to ppl with experience will be the best bet good luck!