yeah i have that starter/header problem on my 78 with the 460 you can prolly take a one pound coffee can cut enough space out of the side so it fits on the starter, and you also need to cut out the bottom then attach it to the starter with wire ties, the holes in both ends will let air in so it will be cooler and the can also works as a cheap heat shield if you want it to work even better spray the coffee can with heat resistant paint, ever since i did this i havent had to replace another starter