Engine Chevy V8 CJ7, stubby hugger headers or outside frame?

[Armyvet25]

Which has worked better from those whom have done it, get the larger outside frame rail headers or custom the exhaust with stubby block huggers, the later expecting some custom motor mounting for sure, along with room for the front drive shaft. I will probably have the engine offset if needed 1-1-1/2 towards passenger side, no mechanical fan so I'll squeeze it as forward as possible and finally it will have a slight body lift 1-2" and suspension lift of approx 2". True Dual exhaust not necessary.
Thanks
p.s. pics greatly appreciated.

 

[Armyvet25]

mine will be custom

 

[TSB8C]

I used generic pipes and welded them up myself. Pipes and mufflers were purchased from my local muffler shop. Now if you're looking for a kit of generic pipes to weld up yourself, Summit has some great offerings. These kits can include the over-the-axle parts as well as the flared header attachments, etc. Their part # 680101 includes a pair of mufflers and all the pipe you would need to exit out the back with angles already bent. Just supply hangers.