You are certainly welcome. Ask away if you need some more help, here PM, whatever.
I would certainly go ahead and finish the project. I am not familiar with the 97 headers specifically, but trust me when I say that you are at the most intimidating part of the project. Just push through it, things LOOK a lot harder than they are.
I would say this, be sure you have the proper tools for the job. To my mind, those are: Floor jack, 4 stands, torque wrench, 10,12,14,17mm 6pt sockets, I'd also get a 6pt deep sockets of the same sizes, extensions, a ratchet, (preferably ratcheting) open ended wrenches of the same sizes, a breaker bar, a wobble, and something to remove the o2 sensors(22mm wrench works). FWIW, I would also have some simple green, anti-seize, PBBlaster and the service manual.
You can do it, just take your time. The front manifold does take more time, but that is just part of the game. There is nothing terribly difficult about it. Stick with it and post pics if you get stuck.
Regarding the sways, I really can't say. The CT headers routed everything in the same place and would have worked with either stock or CT sways (I had one and installed the other). If it were me, I would see if the stock sways fit (I bet they do), and if not spend you money on a new set of swaybars. Personally, I would go aftermarket if you need to. They really do make turn in quicker. If you need some photos, shout. I'll jack mine up and shoot a pic of whatever you need.
Mark
