The intake is too nice to modify. To do it right, it would appear as though the carb base would need to be built up around the back barrels as there is not much meat left over on the flange after the cut. I will be installing the OEM 2100 intake to run my original TQ and air cleaner.........Unless I decide to buy an Eddy carb and run my shiny Direct Connection stuff. Damn rabbit holes :)