Well, the v8 comment was removed by I because its a typical comment anyone would share with someone having a hard time getting a plan together. I dont see why you need to bring it up. Lets just calm down here. What i am trying to say, is that it looks like you are attempting to rustle together all the parts needed for the build before you start. Its a lot more simple to buy the engine and transmission first, get them mounted and aligned, then collect parts as you move on to other aspects of the build. I personally know several guys who have done the swap, and the 2 men who have completed several of them in SoCal. Its a handful, and if you arent able to plan first and take small steps, its gonna bite you in the butt.