Well i got the exhaust done. I went to a few different shops and most quoted me between $1000 - $1500 for a custom header back exhaust and said that a 3in tailpipe wound not fit.
The last shop i went to said $500 plus tax including the muffler and they would fit a 3in pipe.
So here she is 2.5in pipes off the collectors and 3 in pipes from the y-pipe back.
I also had them add a clamp in the middle so i can remove just the Y-pipe if i need to drop the transmission.
I snapped these while they were finishing it up so the final welds are not done yet.

Also dont judge my dirty junk yard transmission next to the shiny stuff. It was only $500 and so far is working great.

 

Should be a fun ride. Let us know how the performance is when you get to that!

 

Here is some better images of the swap. If you dont notice the larger exhaust pipe and trans cooler in the grill, you would never know this has a V8 in it.

 

throw some paint on that muffler. They rust pretty fast. Oh It looks great

 

Very nice... She still looks stock. Love the rims... Been trying to find a pair to swap with my American racing rims

 

Good idea, ill have to go get some high temp paint.
Thanks!

 

Excellent!!!

 

Came together very nicely. Love the build.

 

Looks good. The shop did a nice job on the exhaust, i'd say you got a good deal. Some of the welds don't look pretty but they seem solid.

 

Well a not so fun update.

I have a valve train noise in the engine and its not the rockers, valves or push rods. I am kicking myself for not tearing this motor down to inspect it while i had it on the stand. Oh well live and learn.
Looks like the heads are coming off to check the cam and lifters.
These engines are known to get pits the roller of the lifter and wipe the cam in time.

On a positive note it gives me a reason to put a bigger aftermarket cam in it.

Ill throw some pictures on when i get it torn down and find out whats wrong.