Originally Posted by
Team Kamikaze
Use a dremel with a sanding drum and sand down either the manifold or the graphite stiffener plate.
You are already crazy, just don't go crazier
+1 on the dremel.. I would personally go with dremelling the graphite stiffener. Just don't forget to seal the edges of the graphite with CA glue again (not only for looks but for longevity also).
Hey Sam I may be crazy but not as crazy as you
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