Update:
Finally got the exhaust installed this week. See link below for video of it running:
YouTube video I tried to follow the exhaust advice I got here. The shop I used said they could only fit 24" Cherry Bombs so it is pretty loud. I'm still adjusting to the sound (mostly the loud BRAAAP under hard acceleration) but I generally love it.
It drives tons better and revs easily. Still lots of little things to sort out. But the big stuff is done and I can't wait to drive the heck out of it this summer!
Thanks for all the help here. I'll try to start a summary thread with all the particulars of the build for others asking the same questions I did.