got a SS Magnaflow and have some q's

[americana]

i have pre-spent some of my per diem money on an AFE and a magnaflow. the AFE is on but have to fly back to Seattle Monday morning.

I've got some questions on the removal of the stock system. over the years i've only heard of the sawzall method of removal. i'd like to know how hard it will be to remove the stock exhaust system either somewhat intact either by driving to warm up or by using a plumbers torch.

am i being unrealistic?

on the install....the downtube seems to be the hardest to remove/reinstall. am i right? better to do it from the top or bottom?

lastly, anyone out there have some time to help me on my next trip home from Seattle which will be on memorial day weekend? i know it is a tough one with bbq's and family gatherings, but if you don't mind being paid in beer and grilled steak i think i can accomodate you.

p.s. if anyone is familiar with afe's let me know. i will pay a beer to anyone who can do a quick drive-by and tell me if i did or did not screw up the install.

p.p.s. if anyone in the Bellevue/Sammamish area knows of an inexpensive place to stay let me know. the more i can save from per diem the more i can spend on bombs!!!

thanks much in advance.