Ok, i have spent an hour or so researching and I have answers to my own question....so i thought i would put it all here in case anyone else is fighting the same issues.
everything can be answered (somewhat through these links)
Contact is Steve Mathews and he makes a very well thought out A/G-Ramcharger base that can be customized to different heights and wont interfere with the choke/choke horn.
http://www.hybrid-fiberglass-solutions.com/This link gives a wealth of info on the difference (in height)between the 383 A/G-Ramcharger base and the 440 unit
http://www.nicksgarage.com/aircleaner.htmThese folks sell correct steel repops of both the 383 and 440 bases if the 3/4" to 1" difference between the two will solve your problems.
http://www.beaparts.com/list_items.aspx?body=B&cat=E&subcat=30Please add any other info anyone might have.
I am trying to run an aftermarket intake (torker which is shorter or preferably an RPM) with an 850 Holley and a Ramcharger setup.