Hey, great build, just read it, thanks J. Rob. Curious, what did you do for a head gasket? A thin one or a thick one?
Also, on the subject of the heated air intake:
I still like the idea of trying this, and I actually have found (i think) a heat stove for an a-body manifold. But the trouble is, to get a 4 barrel snorkel air cleaner that has the thermostatic flap is more difficult than I imagined... most I find are for 2bbl. Does anyone have a 4bbl snorkel air cleaner for sale?