block work prices

Make sure everything is done in house. No farming work out including balancing. Look at their out going work on the shelf. If its not bagged go else ware.

New machines and bad machinists are no better then worn machines and good machinists.

New rods need to get checked also.

Don't go cheap on bearings and rings. Parts plus machine work determine the longevity of the motors life. Dirt on assembly is your worse enemy .

Always fire the motor on a run stand. Check for leaks and compression.

A good question to ask a shop is if they do sleeves on motorcycles. Then ask if they need the bottom end to do this. if they say no go else ware. A good shop would want to make sure the bore is centered and square on the crank journal. Many are not. Rods and cranks need to float in the center on oil while loaded. Off to one side causes friction. Sleeves need to be installed centered and bored centered to keep them concentric so they don't egg with heat.

The the less friction the more power and they sing effortlessly. One thing wrong they go to pieces real quick.

Cheap is not always the best way to go. Quality once is better then cheap twice.