Photo angles can definitely be deceiving.
I think it'll sit down into the pulley with run time. Not sure if billet pulleys are different from what OEM would be like.
Yes...
But I'm thinking it's a an issue of 3 "correct" parts that don't work together...
Thermostat neck (straight not angled)
Radiator (center inlet)
Hose (yeah.... that)
I can't vouch for this specific one. Knew a guy with a wolf hybrid that he would use something similar on if he got into a barking frenzy. I'm fortunate that none of my neighbors have dogs.