Another early a header question

eestatic said

My 1965 'Cuda has a 273 w/manual steering and floor/console shifting...don't have a cable mechanism at end of steering column.. would the steering coupler as is be an interference with '93 Dakota manifolds?

Also I see mention of " SCHUMACHER Motor Mounts", what is specific about those?

Whilst perusing a local bone yard today I did find a 1993 Dakota/Manifolds...:0

Thanks

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If you have a factory floor shift column, you should be golden. You still 'may' run into some interference with the steering coupler however. If you do, I think Flaming River makes a universal joint style coupler that should clear just for us mopar guys. I would think that as long as you have good, new motor mounts (not sagging) and mill the specified amount from the gasket face then you should be good to go.

As far as the schumacher motor mounts, that's what my car has in it. I don't know if it makes any difference in engine placement vs a factory V8 car, because I've never had and early A with a V8 to compare it to. It seems to put the engine in what I would assume to be a factory location, because everything clears on all sides with just enough clearance.

I worked hard to make these manifolds fit, because I didnt want to deal with the hassle of headers on a street only car. Other than the factory V8 a body manifolds, these are the ONLY option. Ive tried several different styles and years of manifolds, even one off of a pre-magnum 318 dakota, and the only ones that came remotely close to fitting are the magnum engine manifolds. As far as which year to use, I really dont think it matters, as all the magnum engine manifolds are pretty much the same regardless of year or vehicle that they came from.