I need a measurement..., from a V8 converted 914 Options

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Can someone measure from the flat surface the intake manifold seals to (ya know, the one you have to put a bead of silicone on, lightly bolt up the manifold, let it set, then torque it down only to have it leak anyways) to the underside of the engine lid?

I need to make some intake manifold mods for my LT1. There was a rumor that the intake would just flip around, putting the trottle body at the rear and less in the way. I have just confirmed that it won't flip around. It's VERY close though. ports line up, holes line up, but those two horizontal sealing surfaces are different from front to back.

I now have two options:

1. Modify those sealing surfaces

2. Mount the throttle body elsewhere on the manifold

I'm leaning towards #1 because it looks easier. If I don't have room to mount the throttle body on the top of the manifold then that will force me to option #1.. which is why I need the measurement. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)