you need to remove a locating pin on the bottom of the manifold where it meets the cylinder head. Can do it with a knife or grinder. It is just a plastic piece. You may also need to trim around the water neck to clear.
Mark
do you have the engine block grounded well? I use a 4 gauge battery cable from the battery to the frame and from that same point on the frame 4 gauge to the starter bolt that holds the starter to the bell housing.
mark
I think they are designed as trim to fit. Each car will have a different radiator mounting angle and position. Extra material will allow you to get a nice gap with little air going around the hood scoop
stack
I tried every which way to put on the normal coyote intakes. I hade 3 different ones on there and unless it points forward i thought it would be to close to the exhaust.
As for updates nothing new to report. I have the ITBs mounted and the Ford control pack removed and Holley EFI installed...