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Yes unless the car came from the factory without it (post 1972 vehicles almost ALWAYS had one OEM)

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Q: Is not having a catalytic converter illegal?
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Is it dangerous not having catalytic converter?

If the vehicle came from the factory with a catalytic converter installed it is illegal to remove the converter. Also, modern engines will not run properly with the converter removed.


Is a truck louder without catalytic converters?

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