Help spec'ing out a new small block

Can the block be notched ?
I had to notch my 4.375 bore 400 for my trickflows about .100 .
I believe so....what a pain. So much easier to throw nitrous at it (no I am not going to do that) :steering:

This is what is stated in their instructions.

If these heads are used on small bore engines, valve-to-bore clearance
should also be checked, and the top of the bore notched for clearance if
necessary. A minimum of .100” is recommend.