It is for a patrol mate. Was going the 30det route. But I've spoken to an engineer and he saidiota a bit of work with emmisions ect, he said if I go stock 25det, as in intake exhaust and turbo he will pass it. 2 conrods are bent as the engine won't fully turn over. Bores look fine except from a bit of rust on them, when I mine bit, it's under cover and it gets sprayed with crc frequently and the "rust" wipes off with my finger. When I say 26 rods it's just because I can get a set for $75.
Currently just the block is siting in car with every bolt but removed. I didn't have an engine crane till a couple of days ago. I guess I'll pull it and check the bearings, if there's not rust, (shouldn't be motors full of oil) I'll slap the new rods and rings in, car was running fine until the hydrolock. And bores haven't been marked from the lock