I think the real culprit is the 216 manifold heading straight down. It may be off an earlier model or possibly a car. All of the manifolds and exhaust pipes that I have seen, have been the ones that are angled toward the back which would clear the tie rods.

Short of replacing the manifold, I think modifying the new pipe as Jon has suggested would be your best bet.


Phil
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