65 Dart magnum dr. Side exhaust journey

The only problem with using the adapter is that it sets the coupler back right under the end of the manifold. It’s not just the shaft. The way it looks there’s no way to have the Cupler sit right there. On others I’ve seen with the manual steering column it’s long enough to put the Cupler right down at the top of the steering box versus my situation where I have the adapter pushing it back up
Looks like you need a manual column and cancel the adapter.