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Is this a stick or auto?
The older torque converters and crank flanges were smaller than later, meaning you need a bushing ring in the newer engine crank recess to center the older, smaller converter
There are NO exhaust clearance issues except----
You must have the proper manifolds to fit the BODY, not say, truck, motorhome, C body, etc
or use headers, which have their own problems regardless of engine size.