[cdog]

I considered aluminium rods, but as stated, many drag racers swear by them FOR RACING but say that they are not good for street cars.

The aluminium rods offer superior performance but they become brittle and can snap after some period of time...

A good Carillo (or equiv. I think I have Eagles) rod is enough for the most wild street motor. Now, if you want a race motor in a street car, then that changes things (including your maintenance schedule).