Glossary / Engine

downpipe

14 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

"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

"I could probably change the downpipe on it right in the end, right in the truck as well. That's what I was going to ask you next was about the downpipe."
He put a Duramax in a ‘98 Sierra! The Diesel Podcast 12:48