The .990" pin isn't an issue. I've got choices to make. .468" below deck gets me 8.5:1 compression, .435" below gets me 9:1. I corrected some numbers that I had given him, so I think I'm waiting to hear back about that. He says that flat top would be the best design. Otherwise, I think we're at the point of agreeing on piston numbers, total cost and how much of a deposit he would need to get started. Email has been quiet today so I figure they've shut down for the week. Race season is kinda over for the year. I'll call on Monday if I don't hear anything by Wednesday.