RE: 3w 106cs midrange issues
Middle of the drop to the end of the header. You'll likely end up shorter. Run down to the local truck tractor parts store and pick up a foot of high temp heater hose. Use that as a long slide coupling that can be used to adjust header length for longer or shorter. You'll need to cut some off the headers to go shorter. Pick up some screw type pipe clamps while you're there.