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DU: Have you thought about the heat deflectors that Holley makes? Their footprint extends out completely underneath the bowls of the carb to deflect the heat coming off the intake. They are only about 1/4 in. thick, but I am running 2 of them on my 2x4. Jegs carries them.

Insulating carb gasket heat shield # 510-10851 $21.99 (page 92-U)

If you need to trim a little, they are easily trimmed on a bandsaw.

Give it a look! Bob