Time to build the motor

Thanks for the info on the strokers. Last time I built a motor five years ago the machine shop had asked for the pistons prior to doing all my machine work. I didn't know they had to hone the block to match the pistons. I assumed they bored the block to the correct dimensions using the torque plate and the honing was just to get the cross hatch on the cylinder walls. The block I have was bored before I got it so I will be sure to bring it in to have it checked out before I start assembling. I also didn't know about the chamfered bearings. I think I will stick with a kit from Mancini or Hughes to avoid other suprises. I see AdamR is also looking into a 4.0" crank. I will also watch what kind of advice you get on the best way to go about doing this. I think I will start putting my shopping list together this weekend and order parts next week. I currently have the stock windage tray and will probably ask for advice on how to modify it when I start assembling. Thanks again, this site is awesome.