It can be done !

A body with a 383 4spd can be done. Here are some pictures of my 69 cuda with a 4spd & 383. All I did was dented the header just behind the collector & grind some of the collector flange off. I now have plenty of clearance. Now I am not sure about 440s since they are wider. If anyone does this with an A body 440 4spd with Schumacher headers & it works out the same please let us know. I used all my original parts, clutch fork, pedal rod & z bar ( big block A body ) Far as I know the z bar is the only thing for an A body big block. I compared the fork & clutch rod to an A body small block & they are the same. Pictures are not the best but I hope it gives the idea. UP DATE The more I thought about it the more I didn't like the clearances. So I decided to modify the left header. I marked the header where I wanted to cut it. I cut it then I mounted it back on the motor. I put a pry bar in the collector end & then pried down until I was happier with the clearances. Now I have plenty (as shown in the new pictures) I just took the header back out & welded them up. It has to be cheaper than sending it out & have someone else do it.