Olds 455 question???

Got a car in at work with an Olds 455 motor in it. It's got an Edelbrock "Performer Olds 455" intake on it. While inspecting the venhicle, I noticed that there are gaps showing between the intake manifold and the heads on both sides. The red arrows are pointing to them. Is this normal for Olds big blocks? Is this the wrong intake, or the wrong gaskets or something else? Thanks for the info.

 

very good question
ran right out to my olds just to be absolutely positive that the gap is normal

 

Also went out to Big Olds to check. Mine looks exactly like that as well. I took a couple of photos and will post later.

 

looks the same on my 455 too.

 

the recesses you see are nothing to be concerned about, just a small indent in the casting

 

Checked mine and ditto same as everyone

 

Cool, thanks for the info