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 ...

https://i16.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/de/07/058a_1.JPG

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

yeah, but what are you going to do?

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...

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

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

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.

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 &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 ass downpipe.