The steering gear/exhaust interference problem can be solved by running a driver's side exhaust manifold for a 1955-57 265 V8. Ebay or your friendly local swap meet usually has a few available. The outlet flange is all the way forward, which eliminates the steering column interference a rams' horn manifold causes. Unless you're planning to run very high RPM most of the time, there won't be enoug exhaust back pressure to notice with a daily driver. RUN- - - -do not walk away from any kind of tubular steel header system. All they do for a street machine is increase the underhood temperature, blow out gaskets, and melt spark plug wires!
Jerry

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