trouble with manifolds and a big block

[novasRkool]

I'm trying to install new manifolds on my big block chevy nova and am finding that the passanger side fits fine, but the driver side is hitting the power steering box. Should I raise the chassis mount bracket, or lower the other side bracket? I'm not sure what to do, I've given up on headers( even block huggers don't fit). Need help!!!

[406Elcamino]

What year nova and what motor did it have originaly?

[novasRkool]

the car is a 69 nova, origionally had a 350 small block, then a big block, when i bought it, there was no engine in it

[novasRkool]

Originally Posted by novasRkool

the car is a 69 nova, origionally had a 350 small block, then a big block, when i bought it, there was no engine in it

thanks

[406Elcamino]

Do you know if the person before had headers on the big block that was in it before? What brand headers are you using?

[novasRkool]

I dont know if the previous owner had headers or not. I have ordere bb chevy headers from streetbeatcustoms.com, they are pacesetter headers. I am understanding that I need bb frame mounts, so I've ordered them. Do you recomend a brand of header?

[406Elcamino]

I have had good luck with Hooker headers and Hedman headers. The only thing with the hedmans is that you need their gaskets.

[novasRkool]

Can you give me a heads up as to where to buy them?

[406Elcamino]

Summit, Jegs, PAW. Can get them from about anywhere. I was thinking the early novas had different frame mounts for big blocks.

[novasRkool]

Thank you 406Elcamino, I purchased hooker headers from jegs, they were very helpful and thank God they fit!!. Thanks for your help!

[406Elcamino]

Sounds good. Hooker was the only one that listed headers for my elcamino with a small block and 4 speed.