I have just bought a new eagle crank (cast) and rod set (up to 500 hp) and I could use some direction as to where a good place to take them for balancing. My local machine shop here in G-town outsources, so maybe i could save a few bucks by just delivering the parts myself. Also, I have a set of pistons (new), but the rings are already installed, should I deliver the pistons too? Any help app.

You should take the crank, The pistons and wrist pins so they can be weight matched, 1 rod bearing, 1 set of rings, Rods so they can be weight matched, and if its externaly balanced bring the flywheel and balancer.

know of any shops in the austin area?