Actually any competent muffler shop can help you from the manifolds back. What it sounds like you need is a drop-out cross over pipe. It's two flanges on the cross over pipe so you can remove it. While you didn't mention your engine mods, a 2 1/2 inch exhaust will support a pretty heavily modified 289. I have had good luck with it on my B302 with Flowmasters . If you go to a muffler shop first ask if they have aluminized pipe. This pipe has aluminum sprayed on the outside to prevent rust. Look at it physically and have them show you the difference. This is to make sure it's aluminized, some will BS you on it. It's really a graet way to go besides stainless. 20 year old set up and still looks good ( the mufflers aren't looking as good- lol). 'hope this helps.