Thanks Sniper, you know the saying Great minds think alike
i have one made just need to install nutserts and bolt it up, the pics give the impression that the tube is much closer as well. I have worked on several A body big blocks where the header tube is much closer and more confined area and never experienced an issue.
I expect the i wont have trouble here since i will have the header and exhaust tubes Jet-Hot coated. still needs the O2 sensor installed and i dont plan to coat until getting ready for final assembly