yet another exhaust manifold query

welcome to the frustation of owning an Early Abody Mopar.

The engine bay is small.

You want easier, buy a 1967 and newer Abody or a Bbody.

Are you going to be street driving the car?

If your going to Drag race it in Superstock etc class,
then go for the headers.

Otherwise save your self a lot of headaches,
use the 273 manifolds.

A small newer style starter will help a lot,
I am using one, less weight, and spins the engine faster,
with less amperage draw. :) :)

Drivers side I suggest use a copper exhaust gasket.

Lots of info on this site, use Search function.
Please, Look at, and read this thread, linked.

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=46702

My 318 with cast # 302 heads had a minor exhaust leak with the 273 manifold, the copper exhaust gasket helped a ton.

Just a few suggestions, there is no easy way on the small Early Abody.

Take photos and share with us, of your car as you work on it. 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud8mci4rjFU