Edelbrock heads with OEM manifolds

So, first, the grind on the head method...Some have done it & gotten away with it.... Some like Steve Dulcich have found water.... What I did was use an old header flange as a spacer.... Moved the manifold out about 5/16" giving about 1/8" clearance..
I haven't tried it but running a thicker remflex gasket or even doubling gaskets on that side may work.