Hahahah that's funny. I made 450+ out of a 2 1/2 inch exausht. Did it choke it some? Maybe but I couldn't tell a difference. Don't run water to air on the street more of hassle then u want to deal with.
That's what I was thinking too. If I was running more than 10psi, I would definitely consider 3" but I will be using a wastegate that is set at 6-8psi so 10psi isn't in my future.
I guess the main question is will the block itself hold up?