Intake (heat shield) and metal gaskets?

Bronze Barracuda said

If I block the crossovers and use an electric choke would I need the pan still?

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I’d be real careful blocking the heat off for any reason.

I say that because todays fuel does not vaporize worth a crap and without the heat from the crossover you’ll need to make a bunch of tuning and carb changes.

I’d try to get the rivets out first and if they don’t come out then look at your options.

BTW, it looks like there is only one rivet. That makes it all the easier.