Hey Trout, You're using the factory drive-by-wire, correct?

How is the stock manifold constructed? Is it a 1-piece or two piece design? I'm interested in reconfiguring the intake so that it doesn't cross over the valve cover. The idea being that it would provide for a lower hood-line and a more "classic" look. I imagine that would change the tuning somewhat however, as you'd loose those long, torque-inducing intake runners. Although you could add some top-end potentially if you made a log-style intake. So I guess that my questions are:

-Can the stock intake be modified to a log-style without the crossover, or will it require an entirely new fabrication?

-If you're going to extensively modify the engine, megasquirt makes total sense, but if the intake change is all I do, does it make more sense to have someone reprogram the stock ecu?

-Are there any of the custom flywheels left for converting the motor to a manual? And if so, could someone refresh me on the contact person.

What I'd like to put it in:

http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=2562

http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=2583