Engine rebuild in California

Check around for sure. I raced Slants for lots of years doing my own work.Then I wanted to do a professional build. I talked to many well known builders.Some told me flat out NO.Others complained about it not being a cross flow head,bad manifold design,bla bla bla.
Don't even waste you time with shops that do primarily chevy engines.They will try to make it work and run like a small block chevy and be pissed at you because it won't.
The shop I went with the owner sold and retired.But he was a Hemi engine builder and racer.Knew nothing about a Slant but was willing to listen and he made many calls to people in the industry to find out.I know all engines are basic air pumps but the Slant needs a bit of finesse to make 'um run.Just a thought.