Thanks! A lot of people like Dan at Performance Only, and you are right...A 5 hour drive is a piece of cake to get that kind of quality and knowledge! I will definitely call him and go from there. I also just recently found someone who has dealt with Eddie Haines for many years and has given me a solid reason to trust him too! I'll make a choice soon.
There are several good machine shops in Tampa, but I don't think it is wise to let some one build a 426 Hemi, who has never worked on one. I have built big block and small block Mopars, but the Hemi has it own issues. I'm trying to become knowledgeable and cautious, because this is my first Hemi, and as you know...these monsters can break your bank account!!!