Would would be the possibility of putting a spacer between the manifold and the bottom of the six pack adapter? Might be able to raise it enough to clear the distributor and the thermostat housing. If you are going to have to cut the hood anyway, at least it would more resemble the true six pack setup.
According to my measurements with the nitrous plater i will only have barely enough clearance. There Is plenty of dizzy/thermostat clearance. I really hoping that my measurements are accurate. If not i have a scoop in mind