Intake ports

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installing a performer eps manifold and eld 1406 carb, 71 c10, 350,hei

There is a port on the manifold and on the heads, in between the two center bolts the gasket has that port coverd up and I thought I might need to cut it out. Talked to someone that told me that those center ports are for Q-jets application and not needed for my application, he said to just covet the ports with the gasket. Can anyone confirm this info and maybe give some education to me on it, thank you