got told NOT to get a converter.......

My headers are pretty close to 2" if not 2" Hookers into 3" collectors.
No problems changing plugs. Stall is 3200-3500 and going higher.
I drive mine on the street and I'm going to 4:30 gears.

I agree your friend must be talking about way back when ,when he had an A body. :thumrigh:

Ps. Go mini starter!