got the engine i'm using more cleaned up last night and some paint on this side before the intake and turbo go on. valve cover cleaned up better than i expected.
decided to try and modify the intake for the new 2" boost tubes. i was going to have to buy or make a flange adapter, but realized if i just cut the flange and a tie brace off it's the same thing! pic of my spare engine for stock intake reference. i also cut down a mounting block cast into it, then drilled and tapped it for a boost sensor and a boost reference line to the pump and wastegate controller.