Is a downpipe the same as an exhaust?

A downpipe directs the exhaust gases from your vehicle's turbine housing into your exhaust system. The downpipe bolts right to the turbine housing. It is instrumental in moving the exhaust gases through the system as efficiently as possible.

Is a downpipe part of the exhaust?

What is a downpipe? Downpipes are sections of tubing that connect the exhaust side of a turbocharger with the start of the vehicle's exhaust system, allowing spent exhaust gas to exit the engine. Downpipes also contain catalytic converters, reducing the emission of harmful gasses during operation.

Does a downpipe change exhaust sound?

Downpipes (catless) will make the exhaust sound more aggressive and deep.

What does adding a downpipe do?

What does a downpipe do? The downpipe on your turbocharged vehicle is directing the exhaust gases out of the turbine housing into the exhaust system. An aftermarket downpipe will typically be larger in diameter and either uses a high-flowing catalytic converter or remove the catalytic converter altogether.

Is a downpipe good for your car?

Hence, an Armytrix downpipe allows more and easier access of air into your engine. This ensures better airflow and less restrictions, resulting in a smoother engine, more horsepower and the loudest sound possible! However, it is important to choose a downpipe that fits exactly to your vehicle.

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How much HP does a downpipe add?

It's generally accepted that installing a downpipe will add just 10 to 20 horsepower, but that gain is noticeable when the engine is revved up.

Do you need a tune with a downpipe?

Registered. Less backpressure from a less restrictive downpipe = turbo builds boost faster = more air into the engine from the turbo = you absolutely need a new tune to compensate for that.

Are downpipes only for turbo cars?

A downpipe IS for turbo cars, but for all practical purposes we still call our n/a frontpipes "downpipes".

Is downpipe same as headers?

The downpipes have the catalytic converters. The downpipes connect to the exhaust manifolds(headers)and run to the cat-back, or, the section of pipe which has the resonators and mufflers and tips.

Does a downpipe increase fuel consumption?

DOES YOUR FUEL CONSUMPTION INCREASE AFTER FITTING A DOWNPIPE TO A STD EXHAUST SYSTEM ON A GOLF 5 GTI WITHOUT ANY OTHER MODS ? YES !!! Simply because you will be revving it more to hear that lovely exhaust tone.

How much louder is Catless downpipe?

I installed a ZZP Downpipe and it's about 3-4 times louder than it was with only the muffler delete and resonater delete. If you want to be heard from half a mile away, the downpipe will do it.

Is a downpipe a catalytic converter?

Aftermarket Downpipes with Catalytic Converters

Aftermarket downpipes often come with high-flow catalytic converters installed. These are designed to impede the flow of exhaust fumes less than the stock catalytic converter does and will work with your specific vehicle more efficiently.

Why is it called a downpipe?

The spent gasses travel out of the turbine housing outlet into the downpipe. Side note: this part of the exhaust is usually called a downpipe because, you guessed it, it's a pipe that travels downward.

Does a downpipe connect to the exhaust manifold?

An exhaust down pipe is the piece of pipe that connects the exhaust manifold, which collects and funnels all of the engine's gases into the rest of the exhaust system, and the catalytic converter, which converts the engine's harmful gases into less harmful substances.

How much does a downpipe exhaust cost?

Most car owners end up paying between $400 to $1,200. Exhaust manifolds cost an average of $500, while downpipes and mufflers cost between $50 to $150 each.

Do headers change exhaust sound?

As you just discovered, installing headers won't make your car sound louder. It will slightly change the tone of your exhaust and improve your performance a little, but your car won't turn up the volume of its exhaust.

Is headers same as exhaust manifold?

A header does the same thing as an exhaust manifold—it also collects gasses from the engine and delivers them to the exhaust system. Headers are made of longer, thinner steel tubing. They are typically used on high-performance cars, and they're usually added aftermarket to maximize the engine's power.

Do headers connect to the exhaust?

A header is a set of exhaust pipes that are individually connected to each cylinder. They then come together into a larger pipe called the collector. From there, it's onto the catalytic converter and beyond. A header's pipes are shaped so that they are all the same length when they attach to the collector.

What is Catless exhaust?

A catless downpipe is one that is not fitted with a catalytic converter. In the absence of the converter, the exhaust fumes suddenly take on a rather unpleasant odor. That's because those nasty respiratory-attacking fumes are not being cleaned up as they should be.

Does front pipe add horsepower?

Maybe a few horsepower just due to better flow/pipe diameter increase, but negligible. You'll likely see better gains from the front pipe than from a cat-back, but a header will give better gains than both.

Can you run a Catless downpipe without a tune?

Seems there is no damage to engine in running a catless downpipe without a tune, and no performance benefit.

Does a downpipe increase boost?

From what I've gather by reading between the lines of everyone's feedback is that with a downpipe, sports or decatted, it's not about the overall numbers but the fact it allows a freer flowing exhaust, hence less strain on the turbo's load, with or without added boost..

Will a downpipe void my warranty?

Well-Known Member. It should not void any part of your warranty, but a dealership may void it anyway. As Mark said above, it is probably not worth the fight once it has been denied, even if you are in the right.

What is the difference between a downpipe and a straight pipe?

Straight piping a car is when you have no cats, mufflers or resonators in your system. Its just a straight pipe (hence the name) back. A downpipe is something found on turbo cars, you won't need to worry about that. The exhaust you have linked is a cat back.