Hey Nick,
I got back into town a little late, called you around 4. Can always try again this week.
Lonny Diers of Extreme Automatics has re-done the V1 intercoolers, he may be able to help you out with the pipes. Not sure how much the V1 differs from the V2.
You can use Cotton's 3" pipes if you cut about 4 inches out of the up pipe. I cut about even with the top of the radiator hold down, put a bead on each end, and used a short 3" silicone hose to connect them. Then I cut out another 3" and put my LT1 maf there .