650 Holley DP instead of a Thermoquad, BUMMER

I think the problem with the aftermarket drop bases is the Thermoquad accelerator and throtthe arms hit them. Is there a reason a factory air cleaner base couldnt be modified to fit? Use a smaller lid, and drop the area the filter sits on? (just tossing ideas out... that triangular thing needs to go. You WILL end up with foam running through your engine or catching fire. I hate those things...lol)