I drove around the neighborhood with open headers again to make a video by request of someone. I don't have a mount so I just sat my phone on the passenger seat. I think it sounds pretty good with no exhaust. It's just loud as ****. The car seems down on power, but I am using the stock chip, AFM, no 02 sensor, and not having any exhaust pipe may be a contributing factor too.
I also rebled my brakes/clutch and got out that last bit of air that was trapped in there. They feel much better now. I'm thinking about just risking it and driving to the shop to have my exhaust welded up. It's only 5 or 6 miles...