Pitman/Idler Arm Header Clearance

[Nkempski]

Nearing the end of the 400 Big Block Swap in a 1973 Dodge Dart. I have Pro Parts headers, and am having a clearance issue by the pitman arm and tie rod end. Everything else fits great. I have a manual steering box in, but I'm not sure of the year. I know the pitman arms are different for 73 and up. I also know that there are different arms for manual and power steering. I posted a few photos of the steering linkage, as well as where my header is hitting. Here are my questions:

1. Does the steering linkage look correct for a 1973 Dart?
2. Can I get a shorter pitman arm and idler arm to give me the clearance I need?
3. Do I just ding the header to get the room?

 

[cawcislo]

Check out the tech pages on big block dart. Has some helpful pics and info re steering linkages, etc. Steering Linkage