I'm not sure if you can see what you need from this picture, but from what you are describing, you're going to need to get things lower either by shimming your K-member and/or modifying your air filter so the bubble sits lower.

1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)