Oh NO!! not another small block build

I have never seen a rebuilt engine that was worth buying. Engines are like spouses, the best ones are virgins. No one has messed them up. You can hone with torque plates just enough to round and straighten the bores if there is almost no wear. I'm talking a real hone, Sunnen, but you also have to seal the rings to the piston. Most shops will not bother honing without new pistons. Chrysler, and forged pistons are usually good enough to reuse if the engine looks like it had regular maintenance. Don't try this with Chevy or cheap aftermarket cast pistons. Plan to replicate at least OEM HP 360, Double roller timing chain, oiling bolt, windage tray, high pressure oil pump spring and all. Use Brass freeze plugs.