Headers- to be or not to be?

[396C-10]

I am finding out the hard way that headers are a huge pain in the ars. Melting plug wires, battey/starter cable, excessive heat, starter access, heated brake lines/fluid, fitment and the list goes on and on.... Is it really worth it? No, I do not think it is. I am throwing away my headers and installing manifolds. I would like to hear your experiences or input on the matter and maybe learn some ideas on which way to go.