Another early a header question

TheCraigMachine said

Magnum manifolds will fit in a early A with manual steering IF you have the gasket surface milled .200". I run them on my 65 with a 318 and they make it run way better than the old style manis.

I also run the flaming river coupler, albeit with an aftermarket double-D style column.

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When you are stating "Magnum manifolds", what years/applications are you referring from?

I'm assuming the .200" is only on one side..

And what is the need for the flaming river coupler?


In another thread, I saw where a manifold was used but there was mention of shimming up a motor mount for clearance gain, but iirc the rubber seal? at end of steering column suffers...dunno what the fix was.


I have a '65 cuda w/273 auto/console floor shift, and am working on a 318 to transplant, considering heavily on going to an "upgrade" with "Magnum" manifolds, away from my restrictive factories, just trying to plan ahead..to what will fit (the first time) and allow for contingencies .

What do y'all think..??

Thanks for the great ideas/pictures