[Woodz428]

That amount of misalignment is pretty typical. Because the 2 surfaces are not machined as a unit there is always some. When I was a machinist, I machined several of my own so they were flush. It took a lot of labor that most wouldn't have paid for at the time...probably still not. Of course the problem then arises when another intake or head(s) are swapped, it was only machine for the ones. Modern sealers and trimming of the intake gasket tops usually seal fine. Unless you are already torqued down you might fit it without the manifold end seals, that will sometimes allow it to set down further, just use sealer on the ends......allow it to cure well before torqueing.