Rare 1967 Mr. Norm's 383 4 speed dart

OK, then...why did Chrysler make special exhaust manifolds for the 383 if existing ones worked?

OK, I'll ask the question again...why did Chrysler make special exhaust manifolds for the 383 A body if existing ones worked?

The only manifolds available at the time (1967) would have been log style, no? Magnum ones came out in '68?