LD340 MODIFICATION OR NOT?

This engine was going to get the 2100 intake that it came with from the factory. I thought that this would be a good upgrade to reduce the "heat sink" effect of the original cast iron assembly. I am running the original TQ and air cleaner, with the addition of an aftermarket electric choke set-up. I was worried that an adapter would interfere with the way the divider was originally designed. No, I don't like how thin the base is after it gets hogged out. Looks like a really nice job would entail some tig welding. LOL.............Can't figure out why I keep going down these rabbit holes. I'll have more **** on my shelves that I won't use. :BangHead: