383 into 73 Dart Sport using exhaust manifolds

rumblefish360 said

I’ve done this before and I would not ever do that again. It will trap the starter in requiring header removal for a starter replacement. BUT……

It required minimal clearance adjustments with a BFH for the steering linkages on my ‘71 Duster. An easy to clearance job. They did fit in pretty darn good for an”B” body header in the “A” body car. For a on the cheap swap, it worked well.

It was very hard to remove them. A Sawzall was the answer and it was still a PIA.

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I installed mine with the K-frame off. Lots of room to maneuver! :thumbsup:

Starter access would be just as bad in the intended B-body too.

I agree they are otherwise a very decent fit for my application ('72 Dart, low-deck 451, 4-speed, manual steering) and saved me a ton of money.

Keep in mind that they don't fit with power steering or an RB engine, and I had to cut my steering column jacket back to the firewall so no column shift either.

Don't forget that the collectors don't line up properly with the humps in the torsion bar crossmember. I made doglegs from 18 degree mandrel bends. Then exhaust parts intended for A-bodies were much easier to fit.