Originally Posted by Redlinerz
is it a requirement to hone the block or recomendation? I am planning onb doing this with the motor still in the car....
It is required if you want the new rings to seat properly.
I honed it with a honing tool and a drill with the head off the car. Just lube up the cylinders while you are doing it and then clean them thoroughly afterwards with warm soapy water and then relube them.