Bill
You mounting a pedal box on the high chair too...?

Good point about the paint etc Phil but I think having them mounted in pic 2 allows the pipe work to run straight down through the top of the bulk head to the cylinders which might be neater / better. Being a Duratec it might also be further away from the headers which might be an advantage (heat, access etc). Although, will they clear the underside of the bonnet?
If it's done right they shouldn't leak [:p]