Getting the Intake on Intake Manifolds

Not to interfere with your excellent post. Mind you,I have one of personal experience. Beginner's/sissies ,don't apply here.
SB-Chrysler 340-360

Designed for high performance street 340-360 c.i.d. Chrysler V8s.

Port Exit Dimensions: 1.00" x 2.17"
Manifold Height: (A) 5.25", (B) 6.19"Click here to determine carburetor pad height
Manifold not equipped with EGR.
Can be used on 318 c.i.d. if 340-360 c.i.d. cylinder heads are used. Not for heavy vehicles.
Personal experiences: Works great with T.Q.'s and a tweaked manifold adapter. Likes 10 or better reak comp,slightly ported heads(240 on up,intake flow) . Seen it work with quicker action hydraulics,prefers solids & rollers. Likes N2O,deeper gears & converter. Starts pulling about 2500-3000...