Had the rule makers been smart they would have made pistons optional and aftermarket rods dis allowed. Stock compression engine are a little short in the compression department to see any gain from Methanol and perhaps a small drop in power when compared to gasoline. Stock rods with better bolts should suffice if the RPM's are kept in check.
You are doing just fine Wayne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>If you check your specs each year compression goes up and so does Horsepower (interesting), note to racer always run a late model STOCK MOTOR. Cheaper than rods or pistons and runs just as good or better.
Honest Dad himself