Will a dented downpipe really affect performance?

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Old 03-02-2008, 09:14 AM
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Default Will a dented downpipe really affect performance?

I would like to know if a dented downpipe, like the one in the pic below will really affect performance. The header is a Vibrant 4-2-1 on a H22A with mild mods in an EG Civic and the dented downpipe is pictured below ...

Old 03-02-2008, 09:26 AM
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yeah, but what are you going to do?
Old 03-02-2008, 11:38 AM
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Default Re: Will a dented downpipe really affect performance? (manifoldmiketyson)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by manifoldmiketyson &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, but what are you going to do?</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL. Just found out after researching on HT, there are lots of things I could do to get it "normal" again...
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Default Re: Will a dented downpipe really affect performance? (pcguy760)

Cut it open and reform the metal, then re weld it.
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i think someone did a dyno test on type r headers dented and nondented and they didnt lose no power or very litttle power.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboekcivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think someone did a dyno test on type r headers dented and nondented and they didnt lose no power or very litttle power.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well as you might guess - that's good to hear lol - I hope I get lucky with it compared to my stock header and heavy *** downpipe.
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