Dented header pipes?

[timeconsuming]

Hey guys

So the PO gave me an extra set of header pipes sans mufflers and I am planning on running straight pipes with baffles, but the thing that concerns me is the pretty saucy damage to the right side pipe, shown here:

Question is, will it effect performance? I planned on cleaning them up but don't know that its worth the time considering the severity of the damage.

Other options include cutting the welded-on mufflers off the other dent-free pipes, or picking up another right side pipe to use from a salvage yard...

Thoughts!?

 

[gggGary]

If you are going to run straight pipes with baffles then those dents probably won't make much difference. The header is double wall the heavier inner pipe may not be as caved in as the outer.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Oohhh, an opportunity to post an old service bulletin: