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Rather than starting a different thread, this is at least an FE and a possibly a way to go. (I would not pay 7k)

This ad is on another FE forum for sale.

I have a New Old Stock 427 FE Short Block I am going to sell. It still has the FORD ID tag on it. $7,000 Complete. May Separate.

Here are the details.

NOS 427 FE Side Oiler, Hydraulic Lifter, Service Block dated 2G6 (July 6, 1972)
NOS STD./STD. C5AE-C Forged $ Crankshaft with screw in plugs & FoMoCo STD. Main Bearings
NOS C6AE-E 427 LeMans Rods, Bolts & FoMoCo STD. Rod Bearings
NOS C5AE-6110-AU MR Pistons with FoMoCo STD. Rings
NOS C3AZ-AA 427 Solid Lifter Camshaft. (VBX) Advertised Duration 306/306, Lift .500/.500
NOS FoMoCo Nylon Timing Gear Set
The Complete Shortblock was sprayed with Cosmoline years ago. I cleaned the Ctankshaft, Pistons, Rods, Cam and Bearings. The Block is partially cleaned but some of the Paint Dabs were coming off so I didn't complete the cleaning.
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I know that old rods could have issues, but if a engine shop tests them and are sound, why couldn't they be used, if kept under their RPM range ?

Being a NOS, I would like to use every part it comes with, except the bearings, bolts and such, but what about the cam & pistons, if they also pass the tests ?