sorry i took long to reply. l would like to thank eveyone for their thoughts and opinions. i do appreaciate all of you in your input and advice. yes, i plan on using comp cam 260h. and i believe i will run 2 1/2 all the way out. it makes more sense to me. and if i do need more back pressure, ill just add a 2 1/4 pipe after the muffler. the shop guy charges the same price for either pipe size. figures right, hehe. any further advice, comments, and opinions are more then welcome. thanks.