Crosswind air gap clone and ram truck serpentine setup

Hey Bobzilla.....looking at your pics. The t-stat/radiator hose connection is aimed away from the radiator (dakota). I have a housing from a 2001 2500 Ram that points straight up. In your estimation, is there clearance to go straight up from the t-stat? Difficult to tell from the camera angle. Would the late model housing even seat properly on the dual plane? Thanks.