Nope. 100% horseshit.
If the rod caps can be that out of whack, the bolts are WAAAAAAY messed up. I think my side clearance is .045" on #6..... Be kinda hard for a cap to hang that far out with less than .002" bearing clearance. (we have split pin cranks too. no shared journals for us).
Next time you watch HorsepowerTV think to your self "advertisement, advertisement, advertisement".