those cheapy junky *** A body headers are the way to for a good fix.mine dont scrape,they dont burn wires,they dont leak and the paint has yet to burn off.
Same thing here!
I do admit they can be a challenge getting on. Getting those old manifolds off was a PITA for me, much easier to get to the header bolts IMHO.
I don't know what your budget is but there is a set of shorty headers that work. would be easier to put on than the full headers as you don't need to take the drag link off.