[surfbeast]

The tabs you were talking about should fit if you are using the NPI gaskets. If not cut the out, they are there to hold it in place, enogh gasket sealer will do the same thing. You also need to replace the coolant tube that is in the valley under the intake as well as the water pump nipple. You can use a piece oof heater hose and a few clamps and accomplish the same thing but the correct hose and nipple looks better and may last longer. The switch is easy and can be done in a few hours. One of the best bangs for the buck. Mine cost me a total of $110.00 bucks and took less then 3 hours for a total of 20rwhp!
God luck!