Advice Needed [ Centerlink & V8 conversion ]

Greetings - I have a 66 Valiant all original 225 with power steering I am going to convert to manual steering & V8 so will factory center link work with V8 and manual steering set up ?

Also pros and cons to using adapter mounts for 225 to 318 or just install a V8 crossmember
Im rebuilding front end anyway so can go either route

Thank you