Yet another hood clearance question

I have cut and shortened the necks on two 383 air grabber air cleaners for hood clearance. I'm not sure what exactly could be done with yours. I need to finish welding mine up. Probably need to finish welding my son's up as well, but his fits better. I kept the original ring so that it would set on the AVS properly.
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