I can agree the flat stock and saw will work, but the trusted shops in my area are so backed up with work, they are not going to take the time for one off projects. The others are not busy for a reason. Its a four to six week back up at the cylinder head shop and they work 3 shifts and still can't keep up. Block work is a little faster, but not much. Custom crank work, good luck with that!
10 years from now, I doubt anyone will care about gas engines, it just seems to be the way the world is headed
