Dont really know why he needs the gaskets. Industry standard for MLS is 50 RA or finer no matter what the brand is. Nothing he can do different whether he has the gaskets or not. I send my stuff to APE or Cycle X and they never need the gasket, I have had my stuff surfaced locally when I was in a hurry and they dont need the gasket. The only thing you need with the MLS is to be sure it is a very fine finish, finer the better.
APE does shot peening, too bad you didnt start building this motor earlier this winter, I had a set of stronger RC steel rods I would has sold you cheap.
APE does shot peening, too bad you didnt start building this motor earlier this winter, I had a set of stronger RC steel rods I would has sold you cheap.