Okay I went out and checked it out.
Engine is on an angle like I said (up in front)

Spacer in between intake and carb is angled as well to pull the front of the carb down (backside of spacer is taller).

Upon further inspection, the spacer definitely isn't upside down or backwards.

But check out this picture of it. I can tell the gasket isn't right, there's a gap in the middle. Gasket should be square with 1 line through it. The gasket type with the 4 holes won't work here because each barrel wouldn't be flush.

I can't find a holley gasket that matches up with this spacer at all... wondering if its the wrong spacer?20210517_114955.jpg