If I had to guess it would interfere with the exhaust header and also require extra couplers making it just as much money as buying the right stuff. I came up with the parts list below for my own build and prices are from Summit. If you have a pro-shop discount the prices are better.
AG.
Borgenson Telescoping shaft 450024 $74.97
Borgenson Universal 115252 $87.97
Borgenson Universal 113449 $87.97
Borgenson Pitman Arm 806019 $89.08
Borgenson Steering Box, Saginaw 525, Manual 16:1 920040 $346.75