Looking for advice, BB headers vs. HP manifolds

Thanks for the help guys, looks like I will go the HP manifold route. While I'm not a cheapskate, I do choose carefully where to spend my money. Manifolds are easier, cheaper, and let me keep the stock clutch (maybe with a TTI modified z-bar?).



The guy that has them is more of an acquaintance than a friend. He does have good stuff but his prices are generally in the upper range of things. I will snoop around but if I find a set here or on line, shipping would negate any price savings pretty quick.
I wouldn't be surprised if you're talking about John (are local Mopar profiteer)..
I would inspect the living crap out of them..
Personally the only way I would put a big block in an a body is if I was trying to set the world on fire at the drag strip... All of that extra weight lack of room and inconvenience is not indicative of a "handling" car.. personally I would get the TTI's and tell John to eat those manifold for lunch... My-2...