exhaust pipe diameter for a mildly modified 340

2.25" minimum. I always run 2.5" on my street 340's.
I've always run 2 1/2" with manifolds or headers (street cars). I just received my TTI 2 1/2 system for my 340 Swinger. When I look at the size of the pipes (except where they smashed it to fit around the starter) I can't believe this wouldn't be more than adequate for any small block up to 6000rpm.