Wow, this forum is awesome. MB riders go a long way for each other.
You are going to have to make a compromise somewhere otherwise you arent going to get your engine . i just did a custom because i could get the engine shipped to California. I offered to have your engine bounced to you and i would even pay for the extra shipping it would take a little longer but you would get it at no extra charge , I even have extra engine parts that have never been used that i would throw in there clutch pads better gasket material better mounting bolts extra mounting hardware, new gears , all this free , that's a pretty sweet deal