Roms33,
Are you trying to make a full encloser? If so I completely understand your frustrations. I too have been working on that same thing. I came up with something, that will insure that those front scoops don't go to waste, & my cones stay nice and chill . But boy let me tell ya. It sure is a pain in the butt. Roms33 are you doing a single intake or a dual?