Hey cactu5.I rebuilt my RB26DETT(R32) only a year ago after it gave way(quite badly!).Did my research and was building for a reliable 350atw kw.I put forged pistons in and acl race bearings(big end and main).My crank was cactus so got a brand new R33 GTR crank for 1000.As for rods,I replaced the buggered one with a second hand one,had new bushes put in,balanced,prepped and all that good stuff.The standard rods are good for plenty of power but you must upgrade the rod bolts to ARP 2000 or L19(I think they are the new ones).The rod bolts are the weak link in the conrod.You should be able to get that done for around about 400-500.this is less than half the price of forged rods and these will easily handle the power you are after.Good luck!