Intake's almost done

Well, I got word from the guy back home who's got my car (completely different mechanic this time), that my 225 is installed, new intake/headers are on, carbs mounted...all that's left to do, is hook up a transmission kickdown and throttle cable, as well as the idle control solenoids and electric chokes and throw and air cleaner on it. Oddly, though...it seems that he's afraid to start it. Oh, that and it seems that the added height from those sweet carb pads mean that there's a chance the hood won't close once the air cleaner is on it. But, not to worry...I have a hood scoop that should cover that up...I hope...