Edelbrock Torker Holley 750CFM spacer needed?

[charger-project.com]

Hi Guys,

On my 440 I installed the first gen. Edelbrock torker 440 + Holley 750.
The old setup as it was when i bought the car includes an open spacer 1/2 Inch, but when this spacer was installed, my Mopar performance Air-filter touches the hood, so it wont close.
When I take a better look it just looks like the spacer is meant for bigger carburetors to fit on this intake. so i removed the spacer.

Is there any need to install spacers? When I read some articles on the internet some guys are telling this performs quit a bit better and others say it is absolutely needed, but also some say it is just cr*p.
What do you advise me to do because I don't want to destroy my newly painted hood. And I am not sure if the car will run properly without the spacer.

Thanks so far!

[Chargerguy74]

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