thanks for the info yeah reids just did all the work on my 454 thats going in my 53 pickup but was looking to see if there was anyone a little cheaper although when it comes to machine ya really dont want to skimp and jim and those guys are real good if a little pricey and thanks for the lead on the blasting do you happen to know Jeff Burgo or Rick Schauerte their a couple of good freinds of mine