These are the 2 pipes. The original stock one is on the left. As you can see, the new pipe doesn't line up with the crossover pipe coming from the manifold on the other side of the motor. The new one is also about 5" too short at the flange where it meets the catalytic convertor. The old flange got welded to the support brace so it got cut off. I still need to grind it off to free it, But in the second picture you can see where the flange needs to be.
I also though about keeping the newer pipe and cutting the pipe going to the crossover and having that rewelded so it matches up properly and then having the bottom flange extended 5" further back. But then I considered the actual diameter of the pipes and the older one is considerably larger so if I'm having something welded anyway, I want the bigger pipe diameter.
Once I get the exact measurements and pipe diameters, I'll order the flex section and go from there.
