Should I Get a Downpipe?
Downpipes Are Definitely Worth It If You Also Do a Dyno Tune – It Provides a Boost in Horsepower and Makes Your Car Sound More Aggressive. However, If Tuning...
Downpipes are definitely worth it if you also do a dyno tune – it provides a boost in horsepower and makes your car sound more aggressive. However, if tuning is not done, horsepower gains are minimal – making downpipe not worth the money.
Does a downpipe increase horsepower?
On a turbocharged vehicle, a downpipe is a part of the exhaust system that connects the turbo exit to the catalytic converter. ... While it's generally accepted that installing a downpipe will add "just" 10 to 20 horsepower, that gain is noticeable anytime the turbo is engaged. It adds up to a big increase in performance.
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Does a downpipe make a difference?
The after-market downpipe is proven to improve performance.
Therefore, they can significantly reduce restrictions and make fairly dramatic improvements in horsepower. Adding a downpipe to an older Subaru WRX exhaust system, for example, can add as much as 40hp all by itself.
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