By using a couple of 1/8" pipe 45 degree elbows and some 4 inch brass nipples, the inlet line could be routed to just above the intake manifold, then the flex line can be adapted to the pipe nipple. It would let you use the lines you've already got and take some of the stress off the flex pipes.
Jerry

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