Hi pat_riot88, I'm not sure where you got the info from, but I did the first engine swap into a 240Z about six-and-a-half years ago, and I did all the research and development, custom design and machining, and put the car together myself, with only my friend, a Japanese mechanic, who sourced parts and information in Japan. I had someone bore the engine and balance the pistons, which is the standard things people pay people to do. There was not a local shop involved in the building of this car. I didn't ever pay anyone for any work to put the car together, only my own labor.
If you need me to build you one, let me know. I have a rolling chassis here ready to go.
Can't wait to see pics of the rebuild/paint when you're done strokerZ (Andrew). It's nice to know my car is still floating around and didn't get smashed up or stolen. I'll get the answers to the rest of your questions answered this weekend.
Rick