partsgirls 71dart/440 engine cast iron manifolds

I stuck a 383 in a '72 dart a while ago. Before computers, internet, etc...lol. The way I did it was to angle mill and grind the LH 2bbl log manifold to clear the steering. There are 440 and 383 factory manifolds for this, but very rare, and very pricey. There is info on bigblockdart.com (IIRC) about using B body (charger, Road Runner) hi po manifolds to clear the steering. I havent done it, but I can see how they could do it. Then there's the usual big $$ header choices. The motor plate will work fine, but you'll get a ton of vibration from the engine. The trans mount is fine, and you will need to have the driveshaft fixed..You'll prob want to upgrade the rear axle too. The lightest duty ones cant take much from a small V8, nevermind a 440. The torsion bars will be fine, just dont plan to turn on a dime, the car will wallow like those old Imperials...Welcome by the way..Nice to see more female fanatics...