Will a dented downpipe really affect performance?

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Mar 2, 2008 | 09:14 AM

pcguy760

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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 ...

Mar 2, 2008 | 09:26 AM

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Re: Will a dented downpipe really affect performance? (pcguy760)

yeah, but what are you going to do?

Mar 2, 2008 | 11:38 AM

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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 »</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...

Mar 2, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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Re: Will a dented downpipe really affect performance? (pcguy760)

Cut it open and reform the metal, then re weld it.

Mar 2, 2008 | 10:22 PM

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Re: Will a dented downpipe really affect performance? (-RedneckDave-)

i think someone did a dyno test on type r headers dented and nondented and they didnt lose no power or very litttle power.

Mar 3, 2008 | 12:18 AM

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Re: Will a dented downpipe really affect performance? (turboekcivic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turboekcivic »</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.