Dougs or TTI Headers?
That's a nasty weld on the flange! I'm going to take a closer look at mine now
Eeeek
Although there should be no restrictions ,probably and I say probably ,the alignment issue is the result of multi-fit applications on the TTI Headers and different cylinder head applications.
Although I would prefer a clean flow I doubt the restriction is taking away from performance or exhaust flow. Marginal at best
The weld,whole different story. Did you grind it down?