Or check out Ford Racing Part's Boss 427 in long and short-block form. I like the 4" stroke and 4.125" bore in a beefier block. FRPP also sells a 9.2" deck height block (however it's a windsor-based block with cleveland mains, etc.) Just get a short-block and use some good alloy cleveland heads with a good manifold & cam. I agree- save the weight and the big-block custom installation hassles.
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