I have to disagree especially if your trying to keep the original-matching #'s block, if the sleeve is done correctly then you get a new surface to work with and that area will be stronger now -with the new technology & materials- at least that what a few hi-rep engine buuilders say here in S. Calif
my 2 cts
Mike #7042
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