Last one to post in this thread wins!

yup, i see the problem
looks like you header gaskets are probably to thick

you can try putting a bottle jack in between the pypes and push them out, but no guarantee they would still seal

you running stock heads?
20200224_215417.jpg Edelbrock heads so I will be careful putting any bind on the headers. Gonna cut and weld I guess is the best way to go.