I have mine before the bend, and it sounds fine. Answering your question... It's not going to affect the sound. Sounds like you're running the same exhaust as I am.
LB7 CC SB, 10mm Exergy, 30% nozzles, AirDog II 200, 66/74 IHI, PPE Stage V Trans, EFI Live DSP5, Turbonetics Intercooler, to...