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.

The crosswind uses the LA style housing. The late model magnum that's a straight up is about 3/4" narrower bolt to bolt than the LA style and won't work on that intake.