Sorry for the lack of progress folks, new job and holidays etc.
I've now finished cutting the manifold, managed to line the riser up best I could then tried to get someone to TIG it up for me... tried quite a few places but they refused as they didn't want the responsibility of screwing it up, even though I said just go for it?!?
In the end I got introduced to Chemical Metal, this stuff is awesome. You can buy it from alfhords for a reasonable 11.99 for 900g. I was sceptical at first but a mate has used it on a rstor he had done a few years ago and it's still holding strong.
I bonded the 2 half together and now am in the process of just filing it back to look like a sensible shape. I'll then finish it with plasticote black wrinkle finish.
I've bolted it up to the engine and fired her up without any trouble and sounded fine. All in all I think I've taken about 40mm out of the height
pictures attached
Matt
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