440 in a body with hemidenny k frame

With the HDK / Schumacher mounts I place the crankshaft at at what can be considered the "stock"location......1-3/8" offset to the passenger side. That way, most out of the box headers will fit without steering shaft issues.

With the standard HDK the crank is appox 1/2" higher than the "stock" location at the front of the motor allowing additional ground clearance....if "stock" height is required...it can easily be done. I find most prefer the additional ground clearance....especially since there are no issues with torsion bar interference / rub. Most headers / exhaust have more than an extra 1/4" (at bellhousing area) clearance and tucking the exhaust up an extra 1/4" is actually a plus.

I have done numerous manual shift cars and usually slightly modify the Brewers / factory bellhousing clutch cross-shaft mount....I want it to operate smoothly...no bind. Every thing else is el'-stocko....out-of-the-box / factory

I really like the TTI headers...thick flanges mean no leaky. I use out of the box B/E Hemi headers on my Duster build, but the last few I have used the model TTi special built for "tubular" K frames. Mostly #3 and #5 pipes are re-routed to allow easier access to the steering shaft.

Sorry I missed this earlier....feel free to ask anything and I will do my best.