So... I have access to a muffler bender/ tire shop so I went to work. I researched to see how the other mfg's were routing their exhausts and bent the header coming to the new can the same way. I then welded everything up. I used all the factory hanger locations. Found a piece of heat shielding they had laying around and fashioned my own barrier between my new routing and my bed. I didn't want to be the reason it burnt to the ground (popo reference). Also welded in a new O2 bung.
Results: Its angry but not until your really into it. At first it had a 2.25" outlet. I have now necked that down to 1 1/2" and will report back. Feel like she needed a little more back pressure.
Now I know there could possibly be some bashing, but the seat of my pants has me ready for any and all. She pulls hard!
Can get others that are interested more pictures, sound clips, etc. if needed.