@GomangoCuda, as it turns out, that may be the ONLY way I can use the Weiand 6bbl intake and my N96 hood. I'm going to see if I can get the height above the intake that the shorter throttle bodies and top plate take up, and see if there is a chance that will also allow some kind of air filter.
At minimum, I need to be able to use the A12 fresh air base and rubber hood seal I have in lieu of the N96 airbox and the metal oval air cleaner setup.
The answer begins with the height of the TBs, so I'll see if Bruce at F&B can give me that measurement.
You had the best idea regarding fit. By the time I buy a good quality fiberglass hood and have it painted, I may be better off spending the appx $4K on the F&B EFI and controller IF I can use my current hood, and sell my Edelbrock/Chrysler aluminum 6bbl intake and Promax modded Holley carbs. That combination of hood, paint, and selling the carbs and intake would be close to the cost of the F&B setup.