Originally Posted by 02_k20a_civic_coupe
Since the gasket is after the turbo........it will not affect your boost, even if it was leaking. I think the downpipe is not the problem, maybe it is because it is hot now as opposed to the past couple of days being fairly cool weather.
very true about the gasket. i dont think the car likes the wrap. im going to give it a couple days and see how it goes. ill take the wrap off if it doesnt get better.