It is illegal. The EPA requires all vehicles to have a 3-way catalytic converter that lowers toxic emmissions. The catalytic converter must also be made up of specific metals in order to qualify as legal in the U.S. Almost the entire world requires your car to have one.
breathe better is a yes run cooler never seen that happen
With a Sawzall.
by wackin it ;)
Like changing a muffler Remove flange at front of converter Cut or remove clamp at rear install new
Yes, and it is also illegal to remove the catalytic converter. Your engine will not run properly with the converter removed and will have less power and will use more fuel.
Yes, it most certainly does. In fact it is illegal to remove the converter.
Depending on where you live, you MAY be in violation of emissions law.
The catalytic converter is found in the exhaust system between the engine and the muffler.
No, cause if you do, the car will blow up due to lack of air circulation...
Yes
It did when it came from the factory.
Yes.