I think your intake is about the same as stock height. A 440 base will be lower and maybe you can find a filter the same diameter but shorter height. What filter is on there? I think it should be a Fram CA305 if I remember right. Also, isn't there a bulge for the hood to add some clearance?
You could probably place the hood on it w/o hinges and see what happens.
The base is available for 440 at Roseville if you have to get one.

http://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product_...roducts_id/5358