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454 block machining

I'm getting ready to send my 454 block to get all the machine work done. My questions are what all should be done to the block to get it ready for engine assembly besides the overbore I need? It's a bare block 4-bolt main stock bore.
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454 block machining

Deck the block
Align hone mains
Press on new pistons ?
Resize rods/new rod bolts
Plate hone after boring
Polish/turn crank journals
Balance crank/rods/pistons

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If you're just doing the machine work now, send the pistons with.
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