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Shaps,
I don't have 1st hand experience but having been a 427 SO owner and servicer of one for 9 months now - I have something to share. The fella's are right in that the block needs to be sonic tested for cylinder wall thickness. My engine builder suggest now more than 4 sleeves per block because this can reduce the strenght of the block dramatically. That said it does need to be done right as mentioned before. You haven't mentioned price - but consider machining costs just to be on the safe side of building any FE. My suggestion would buy one of these new Genesis or Shelby blocks and not worry about how long is will last (the Shelby unit is already sleeved and when they wear out - just replace it). Best of luck!
Tony Hull
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