340 exhaust manifold vs stock 318

You're mostly correct.....I would say that, in the case of your car, you can use any 340 driver's manifold with the JGC 96-98 passenger. I don't know if I would mix a JGC with a stock 318 driver (too much imbalance) but it would work. The 340 driver/JGC combination can be used on any 67 and up A body with or without P/S. The JGC manifolds are plentiful and cheap and you can find one close to your location here:
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
ok :thumbsup: thank you for the clarification. I wasn't sure about the driver side exhaust manifold on the JGC. and love that auto wrecker parts finder.
Alright just realized, "340 driver/JGC combination" is combination. Late night with friends and still on first cup of coffee.