Wrong!!! the stock rods are good for 450whp or 500whp, the weak piont on the ka is the pistons. Change the piston, put in ARP rod bolts main bolts, get a good tune( JWT, AEM, etc) not SAFC.
KA24de half built with stock head, block comes with CP or Wiseco pistons, APR head bolts, rod bolt, ACL bearings, cometic gasket. for $2000.00 with eagle Rods $2300.00
If you put dual valve springs and cams you would be able to rev up to 7500, instead of 6grand.
Nitescreen you have seen what a KA24DE-t can do!!! lol.