I just installed MAC long tubes on my stock 5.0 and it made a big difference. Steering problems are usually due to worn motor mounts which you have to unbolt anyway when you install the long tubes, so buy new ones before you install long tubes. You can bend the clutch cable bracket out of the way enough so it won't be a problem, and so far my starter is doing fine, but I plan to upgrade to a high tourque mini starter in the near future anyway just to be on the safe side. Go with long tubes. You won't be disappointed.
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