I run a Clifford with MPFI. I have a MS3 Pro ecu to run the FI.That intake had nitrous bosses, I drilled those for the injector bosses. At one point in time I had a AussieSpeed Hurricane intake. I sold it without ever running it and went with a Clifford. The Aussiespeed has the long runners that can add torque at certain RPM, and with MPFI I was not concerned about pre heat or fuel distributor. I do have a plan of adding a supercharge at some point in time, so that eliminated any need for a long runner manifold. I am familiar with water heat to provide an intake hot spot. It is worthwhile for carburetor applications.
