Finally finished up this project, but I think it turned out decent and well worth the 50 some bucks to complete. I used 3" PVC with some rubber connectors for the maf. I took the smog can off of its base and moved it to the side and attached with some self taping screws. The car is much more throaty with just a cat back and reduced some throttle lag too. Just needs a little paint to finish it up.

 

lol thats pretty ghet-to, but hey whatever works! not a bad contraption.

 

ya, its not the prettiest, but it works well and didn't cost $200.