360 con. rod bolt sizes

Tell your machinist he's everthinking it and replace the factory bolts with ARPs. The big ends will need to be re-sized after this replacement. He wants to drill the rods, loosing strength in the largest stress point, then install heavier bolts? I'd tell him no thanks...

This is what I understood him saying.
So, just new ARP bolts and I should be fine?
Thats what I'll do then.

As to the bigger bolts...tell him:thebirdm:

So far the machine shop I'm using seems to be fair. I want a good relationship with them as I also want quality work on the internals of my engine. Just hoping they can be a little flexable on the pricing.
Looks like I'll probably have the following done on the s. block(boring already complete as well as piston / chrome molly ring ordering)

Bored .030
KB-107 pistons
Re-size rods / ARP 3/8" bolts (after checking price difference w/new rods)
Turn my crank down (Shop says my crank is at the max amount of wear just before turning would be mandatory.)
Purchase external balancer from them
Balance rotating assembly
Press on new pistons

Thanks Moper. As usual weighing your opinions heavily.