Baffle or what on factory 340 intake?

I see the jets in the bottom of the intake plenum, not sure if they are open any longer though. If I block the heat crossover passage, I guess it really won't matter.

Then it is a late 72 casting (for 73) or a 73 casting. Same intake as the prior ones. It may flow a tad less, but you caint prove it by me. It's a fine piece. Use it.