340 in early abody

I am running a stock dual plane 340 manifold on my 64 dart and have zero clearance to the hood. I could get back about an inch maybe more if I change the air cleaner. i also have Dougs headers, power steering and a 4 speed. A smaller starter and A flaming river Ujoint for the steering. God Help me if the starter goes. The clutch Z bar hits the Headers.