Machine Shop checklist

[TORQUE_MONSTER]

Hi all, Im building a 383 and I already have all the clearancing done, I got .064 EVERYWHERE. Next step is the machine shop and I just wanted to make sure that I get everything I need. so far I have:
1:bore and hone
2:Hot tank
3:install new freeze plugs
4:install new cam bearings
5:Neutral balance flywheel
6:Hone Mains (Don't know yet..... discuss.)

Is this all?

[lethal93ta]

depends on how nuts you want to go, you could---

hot tank
magnaflux
splayed main caps
line bore & hone
bore& hone W/ Torque plates
Square deck block
Aline bore & True lifter bores, Install bronze liners
Match piston weights to .1 gram
match rod weights to .1 gram
Zero balance crank
Zero balance flywheel

matching pistons and rods takes a lot of time so its not cheap but it will make for less harmonics in an engine and let it rev a little quicker, not to many people do it anymore when building an engine other than Top end engines but i did it to mine, same with aline boring the lifters, NO one does that any more but block castings can be way off on some blocks and if the lifter isnt centered on the cam your not getting top performance out of it. we did all that to my engine

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[Biggin'89]

def. have them use torque plates when boreing and honeing. and be sure to let them know if your using bolts or studs b/c they flex the block differently.

[James Montigny]

Vat Clean Block
Bore & power Hone With Torque Plate
Mill Block
Cut Block for Rod Clearance
Install Cam Bearings
Check Rod To Cam Clearance
Optional - Fill block (1/4, 1/2, full ....)
Install main studs (and/or machine for 4-bolt)
Check Line Bore / Align Bore and Hone
Replace Freezeplugs
Pressure Test for Cracks
Internal balance crank, check flywheel for neutral balance.
Assemble rods and pistons

Hand Clean Soap & Water
Assemble Shortblock
Check Main Bearing Clearance
Check Rod Bearing Clearance
Install Timing Set
Degree Camshaft

Optional - Install head studs

[TORQUE_MONSTER]

Thanks for all the info guys,

Looks like i'm gonna have to save up ALOT more money:scooter: