I had that setup (cat-back, dual 2-1/2, single x-pipe and SS Magnaflows) on the '96 and thought it was perfect. Then I done away with the stock manifolds and cats in favor of the Cobra manifolds and no cats.I think I would lean the same way, JP. Liveability over overall volume.
Yep, those should fit.I think these are it-
http://www.jegs.com/i/Magnaflow/642/14316/10002/-1