Do I have to remove the camshaft? I'd rather not but will do it if necessary.
I would recommend removing the roller followers. This completely removes any Piston to value (PTV) issues. Regardless, it's good form to put the motor into "safe mode" before disassembly. I don't see why it would be necessary to remove the cams while the head is still on the car especially after the roller follows have been removed.
Summit racing sells a very affordable modular spring compressor. I have used one myself and found it very serviceable.
Trick Flow Specialties TFS-90518 - Trick Flow® Valve Spring Compressors - Overview - SummitRacing.com
I know someone will post up and say that the roller followers can be removed with a screw driver. I personally don't like that option because of the risk of bending a valve stem or scratching something. After all, while this isn't a rocket, it is a precision machined piece of metal.
Remember to keep everything in the same order so that it can be re-installed in the same order and direction. Consider getting yourself a set of number stamps. Harbor Freight sells an affordable set.
Steel Letter / Number Stamping Set - 36 Piece, 1/8"
It doesn't take alot to mark soft metal. Take your time.
When you did the leak down test, did you confirm that #2 was at TDC on the compression stroke? If at TCD on the exhaust stroke, it would be expected for the exhaust value to be open.
The timing chains shoes looked good.
Will be following your progress. I'm assuming this is your first rodeo. Good luck.
When my Son and I did our first motor swap, we said that either we would look back on the experience and say "job well done!". Or we would look back and say, "how could we have been so naive?".
Well there's 45k miles on the first motor (and still going). There are 30k miles on the 2nd one we did (2000 GT).
At the risk of beating a dead horse.
Engine Hoist / Shop Crane - 1 Ton
Many autoparts stores will rent as well. Craigslist usually has several listed. Guys buying for one swap and then selling.