Sigh, just called a transport company, it would be at least $350 for the transport, and I'd still have to figure out how to get the engine up north. The approx mileage is 144 mile one way. I think I would be better off finding a friend with a truck, and towing it. I sure can't rent a truck and put 288 miles on it and not get noticed. I think I may be able to do a uhaul, but it would only be a one way trip and if there is something wrong with the install I would be stuck.
Anyone here is welcome to the 350 bucks for towing my ride (plus engine) if anyone is up to it (and if the friend I just called isn't able to do it)...