lol, i had to correct my post once because i said that jago was proposing he bash in his exhaust manifold.

 

jon was saying to hammer in the downpipe, not the manifold. (edit: nevermind, i got what you were saying.)

i think it will clear fine without the dump tube. ill probably end up relocating the dump tube, and make a dent in the downpipe if necessary. thanks for your help, ill post pictures when its finished.