Exhaust manifold hitting hood

[blktalon3]

Hey guys, I've got a situation here My car has been down almost a year now doing a shell swap. While I had it apart I upgraded a few things. Its finally getting close to being back together but I just hit a major snag. The exhaust mani is hitting the hood. Its a Punishment racing "budget manifold", I can't for the life of me can't figure out why it is hitting. Has anyone else ever had this issue. I've looked a pics of other manifold and they don't seem to be sticking up any higher than mine.

 

[bryanwheat]

You will probably have to notch the webbing in the hood for it to fit properly. Cheap parts fit badly most the time. You will also want to wrap that thing if it is that close to the hood. IT is going to bake the paint off the hood.