It's just nice to see a balanced view, as some people are talking about you as if you've years of experience in the engine conversion business, which isn't the case.
It's nice that people like Brad's car, but it's only fair that some reality's bought into the discussion.
Got that important third party liability insurance yet, then?
Lots of people have done the 1.8T conversion, Brad and Ben just happen to be two active members on here who have done them and are quite knowledgable on the subject.
If they are aspiring to start an engine conversion business, then one thing they'll need to look at is insurance. But if they don't have liability insurance at the moment, that's up to them, although they could cover themselves by getting customers to sign a waiver of some sort.
All businesses should have insurance of some sort, for example photographers need public liability insurance too, but how many keen amateurs do without.
As for these guys starting up a business, they've got a lot to do (including paperwork) to get off the ground and should be encouraged.
As for the original poster, how much of a budget do you have and do you want a big company doing it and everything for you or do you want a smaller business doing it?
If you want a quote from Brad and Ben, then message them directly.
Back in the early days of this forum a 1.8T conversion wasn't so common and garages could charge over £5k for one.