Super Six install on 1974 Dart

The best bang for the buck, is installing a 2 1/2" exhaust system. This will wake the engine up, as it allows it to breath.
But again as I said above
Exhaust bigger than the manifold outlet is pretty much a waste. Whether 2-1/4, 2-1/2, or even a measly 2 inch..... If your manifold is a 1-7/8"bottle neck, pipe larger than that bottleneck, offers very little benefit.
In order for 2-1/4, 2-1/2" exhaust after the manifold outlet to be of any kind of help the manifold outlet MUST be opened up as well!