Everyone who has done it says the bottom is the way to go.
Forget the rings and bearings. The lower end is damn near bullet proof. When you open her up you'll still see the factory hone marks on the cylinder walls. The weak link is the head gaskets. If you need to do those, be sure to Timesert or stud it.
Forget the rings and bearings. The lower end is damn near bullet proof. When you open her up you'll still see the factory hone marks on the cylinder walls. The weak link is the head gaskets. If you need to do those, be sure to Timesert or stud it.