is this true about a 350 sbc vs a sbm

If he really wants to know the difference, tell m to look at a chebbie 350 rod compared to a 318 rod. lol

Versus a cast Chevy rod, yes!

Other then the length, I'm not sure a stock forged (Pink) rod with a equivalent bolt would be a detriment @ very near 7k or so. I've run both up to that range, and "fortunately" never had a failure with either.

OP, take into account the person your dealing with, and not necessarily the engine he's running. All the older style iron V8's have pros and cons. If he want's to be immature and brag about something he really knows nothing about...so be it. That's the kind of person you can just sell more parts to. :thumbrig: