Yes, it most certainly can if the converter is clogged.
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you can cut one of just about any car, but for what purpose for what car, for what diagnostic reason ?
To cut down on the harmful emissions leaving the tail pipe.
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter without replacing it. Don't cut it off, unbolt it.
Removing a catalytic converter and not replacing it is highly illegal.Removing a catalytic converter and not replacing it is highly illegal.
The converter is clogged or the engine is running way to rich or has a misfire.
A OEM converter should bolt in exactly like the original, an after market may have to be cut and welded in.
Cut it with a recip saw
You could, but the check engine light will turn on and the car will not run any better.
No, it is illegal in all 50 states.Yes you can, but then your car will not be legal and also will not pass any emissions test.
A shop can cut the bad converter out and weld a new one in.
No, it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter from any vehicle unless you replace it with another one.
No, it is illegal in all 50 states.