Old SB intake manifolds


Bought an old 340 Duster drag car running a weiand 8007 dual plane manifold. Because the car it exclusively a race car I thought that I would exchange the 8007 for a weiand x-celerator 7510. I'm assuming that a single plane is a step in the right direction. In addition, should I block off the heat crossover and if so what is the prescribe way to handle that.
I know this stuff is old iron(aluminum) - just getting back into racing after 40 years. Appreciate your input.