So went over to a friend of Mats place and welded up a new exhaust the other weekend. New exhaust is 2.5" from header to muffler. Currently the muffler is the major restriction being 2" but its straight through so free flowing.
Notice my rear parking sensor? + pic of new zaust + old muffler:
Exhaust actually looks like it hits the frame and on an angle but its straight:
Old Pipe Diameter vs New Pipe on right:
Difference in bends:
Mat n Friend hard at work: