connecting rod question

i'd send the block and pistons to the machinist.
have the rods reconditioned and new bolts
block decked
port match intake & heads before valve job
if the machinist is good after he measures every thing
he will tell you anything else you need
i like to use a seasoned block,rods,crank as a starting point
clean bores up with a torque plate in place
degree new cam, while you are doing this make sure your
dial indicator and harmonic dampner agree where tdc is.
i've seen balancers off alittle
add some stall and a shift kit if its an auto car
light the fuse and hang on