True it is alittle ----,but the losses will depend on your set up(how many bends total).Its the small things like getting the intercooler and chargepipe size and stuff like the bends that in the end are going to make your set up more efficient and responsive.All that stuff is free.Its the same as getting to big or to small a turbo for your ride.Yeah it works but if you would have put more thought into it you would be alittle happier with the results