[importsmasher]

Ok so this might be a dumb question, but i couldn't find the answer anywhere....My son has a 69 Firebird we're working on putting together (350/4 speed), and we're getting to the exhaust system.
I know these originally had the center dump driver side exhaust manifold, and the curved Pitman arm to clear it. I have the center dump manifold, but his car has a straight Pitman arm on it. Not looking to replace all the steering linkage right now, and I know finding a curved Pitman arm for manual steering can be difficult. I put a rear dump manifold on the driver side, and I don't see any reason I couldn't just use that. It exits behind the steering linkage, so there's no interference issues.. I can't see anything preventing me from going this route.

Am I missing something? Is there a reason Pontiac used the center dump manifold on the driver side?

I'd just hate to pay for an exhaust system and find out later that something won't fit.

Thanks,
Importsmasher