I don't think the repaired block will be an issue. We ran across an identical situation years ago with a 800+ HP Ford engine. The cylinder had been in service for decades and survived a dyno session. It started leaking immediately when installed in the vehicle.... The block was repaired with a sleeve and many years later it's still in service with zero issues.
Stuff like this happens when you are using fifty year old parts. The deal with the Ford was not detectable with a Sonic check.... I recall a lot of porosity issues with new aftermarket Pontiac blocks years ago. So spending $3500 for a "just incase" may not guarantee an issue free build.
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