Louder hah?
Interesting.
Mine got quieter. Perhaps there is a difference of wall thickness between our respective systems.
36 lbs is a very nice amount of weight removed along a long corridor. I mean, exhaust is just a exhale system that shouldn't be so heavy in any car for that matter.
It looks good.
Give it a double once over check before turning on the coals.
Let us know how it performs.