What Is a Muscle Car Downpipe?
A muscle car downpipe is that piece of pipe that connects your turbocharger to your exhaust system. Since your muscle car’s turbocharger requires exhaust gases to spin the turbine, once your turbo is done spooling all that gas up it needs a place to escape through the exhaust system, which is where the downpipe comes into play. It's important to note that downpipes are only found on vehicles that have a turbocharger, so you may only find OEM downpipes on vehicles that come with a turbo, like the Ecoboost Mustang.Overall, muscle car downpipes are similar to your average exhaust pipe, just smaller and for a specific use. You'll find many of the same brands for downpipes, like BBK and Corsa, that you're familiar with for your exhaust jobs. Plus, if you have an aftermarket exhaust and need an aftermarket downpipe, you can find matching parts to make everything look and feel more cohesive under the hood.
Benefits of an Aftermarket Downpipe
Whether you have a Mustang or you plan on installing a turbo on your V6 or V8 Challenger, you need to consider a high-performance downpipe because they change the game. High-performance downpipes with wider diameters and fewer bends allow the exhaust gases to flow more freely, which reduces backpressure and helps your turbo and exhaust system maximize their performance. You can also opt for racing downpipes that feature high-flow cats to maximize your exhaust flow while maximizing performance.Another benefit of an aftermarket downpipe is how it sounds, and when you're whipping a muscle car that's one of the most important things. Unfortunately, OEM downpipes just don't sound great on most cars, so if you’re adding a turbo and new exhaust to your V6 or V8, adding the right downpipe will solidify that aggressive sound. Plus, with plenty of options to choose from you should have no problem finding a sound that fits your needs.
Whether you need to match a specific racing downpipe to your existing racing exhaust or turbo, or you need to grab an aftermarket downpipe for your new build, we have everything you need to get the job done right. Shop online and our sales techs will guide you every step of the way.
