Exhaust manifold choices

[GMJimmy]

Hello all. Long time since my last post, just haven't had time to work on my truck. I have a 68 Short bed fleetside with a 4.8 LS in it and I'm tired of the noise and heat from the Hooker Supercomp long tubes. Been looking at Hooker 8502-3HKR cast exhaust manifolds but way too expensive. Even on sale at $477.00. I'm wondering what everyone is using? I'm thinking the maybe the Hooker Blackhearts or the Summit brand. I wanted the 8502-3HKR's because they are supposed to be a proper fit for my LS swap. Not sure the cheaper choices would clear the frame and fit without cutting stuff. Any suggestions are appreciated.