Glossary / Engine

downpipe

21 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A downpipe is a part of the exhaust system that helps get exhaust gases out of the engine. It helps the car run better, especially if it has a turbo.

Technical Definition

A downpipe is a component of the exhaust system that connects the turbocharger to the rest of the exhaust. It plays a crucial role in improving exhaust flow and reducing back pressure, which can enhance turbo performance.

Hear It Discussed

"He's planning a downpipe intercooler, an intake to make more powerful, but still daily friendly."
Make Dad Like Cars, Lots Of Civic, What’s Good At $12K? | Episode 1,030 Everyday Driver Car Debate 19:15

"Did you chip it, put on a new down pipe and do the exhaust legally? Emissions compliant yes, so no downpipe, but but it may have some modifications in different tires and wheels."
SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola and BMW's New X5 Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 37:09

"It had something big. It was a downpipe."
🏎️ 🏁 Brad Phillips on The Great Race, Cross-Country Ferraris, and Vintage Porsches To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 55:51