[yellow69z28rs]

Put the fuse back in, do the cat delete. This is exactly my set up and exactly what I think your saying you want.

1- The aftermarket cat back systems DO NOT make more power than the stock.
2- No drone at all at cruising speed.
3- Will wake the dead at WOT.
4- Power increase w/o cats.

Not sure what a "PITA with emissions" is......Louisiana here.
But u can reinstall the cats very easily if needed for a emission inspection.