J head porting

Just getting started on a set of 1972 j's, milled the guide down .200 and about to profile the guide. was there a long thread about porting j/x heads? I can't seem to find it. anyway, can the guide tail be removed completely? This will be going on a somewhat stock appearing 6 pack, intake has been deep port matched. I know aluminum heads would be much better but the 6 pack intake don't flow all the great anyway, plus the looks on their faces when they see they got smacked by a SB with stock heads is fun.

I never shorten a guide. You need to contour the front edge of the guide boss (manifold side) and the back side of the guide boss.

Removing the guide may look good to the eye but it causes turbulence right there.