Are you talking about the gap or space around the heat riser passage? That is normal. With the intake on you can see the outside opening. Just guessing here.
I am. I was figuring since I couldn't see it with the OE one that something was wrong. But the bolt holes still don't line up. Should I get the offset washers then? And can I use a regular 318 felpro intake gasket on the edelbrock intake?