Thats what i was worried about was the 2x4 manifold being flat. Was hoping.someone made one but the closest i found was 3* off. So blower manifold it is. And about the backyard thing, i'm sorry but i think thats stupid. Innovation got.us where we are today. I'm not saying duct tape everything but i mean being different to me is way cooler then doing it "right" as most people say. As long as it works right and isnt like a rust pile then there shouldn't be a problem. But i am doing the manifold.
Also about the pictures, ill see if i can figure out how to post some. I guess on my profile, not sure how all this works yet. But it isnt lifted yet, will be hopefully by next summer.
Right now just slowly gathering all the pieces for the blower. Then gotta pull the heads, see what size pistons i need, (not sure if its been bored) and hopefully get those and the rods as a package deal.

Its all time and money .....