Actually it probably wasn't customised. That is how they were made. The two sides go together right at the cat converter. There is a four bolt flange at the interface between the crossover pipes and the cat.
The catalytic converter is located underneath the vehicle in the first half of the exhaust, like a big bulge looking piece
the answer u are looking for . a stopped up catalytic converter will not let the engine 2 create a vacume that cause your problem . it needs air flow to breath p.s yes it can and will
Catalytic converters contain something called platinum or rhodium or palladium flakes. Here is a quote from the Related Link: "Catalytic converter -- an integral part of vehicle emission control systems since 1975. Oxidizing converters remove hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide (CO) from exhaust gases, while reducing converters control nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Both use noble metal (platinum, palladium or rhodium) catalysts that can be 'poisoned' by lead compounds in the fuel or lubricant."
Yes; in fact, they have 2. The catalytic converters on the intrepid are right below the exhaust manifolds. You can get to them by going under the car and looking up right under the engine.
Located in the middle underneath the car. Square looking with ridges. It'll have a pipe on either end connected.
I don't know about the catalytic converter (typically Rangers -at least the 4.0L V6 has 2 catalytic converters). But for the rest of the exhaust system : with 2 prebend pipes, gaskets and the muffler, you are looking at anywhere from $ 361 to $ 457.00 as of Dec 15, 2011. - it also depends on the shop who does the work. Hope this helps.
Looking up from oil filter and catalytic converter as the place to look from the number is stamped on the edge. Torch is needed.
If you're looking at the motor from its relative back-side, Bank 1 refers to the left cylinder bank, Bank 2 refers to the right side, Sensor 1 is pre-catalytic converter and Sensor 2 is post-catalytic converter.
you have one catalytic converter and then you have a resonator in front of the catalytic converter! if you are looking to remove the catalytic converter just purchase a magnaflow universal with the part number 94105 and some 2 1/4" clamps or weld them on if you are looking for a professional style installand another little thing for you to know! if you have a 4.3 that is 1998 or newer take your air-box out and look into the MAF sensor and the little honeycomb cover that slows down air... well just punch it out with a screwdriver and there you go! 15hp boost and 1-2mpg betterjust be careful on the sensor because if you hit one of the prongs you are screwed...and be careful on your catalytic converter because the oxygen sensor is directly behind it so i recommend using WD40 and letting the bolt soak overnight for easy removal and be careful to remove the plug that sits on the frame for the 02 sensor because if you aren't you are looking at a 40 dollar replacement... or just do like me... straight pipes and a dummy sensor
Normally, the muffler will be in the back of the car. If you are looking towards the front, or upstream from the muffler, then you should see 1 or possibly 2 catalytic converter(s).
Its a better bet that your O2 sensor is fouled and/or needs replaced. You can go to AUTOZONE and have it tested for free. There are two; one in front of the sensor (this is the one to have tested), and a second between the catalytic converter and muffler. Don't make the mistake (sigh....) of finding that the sensor is bad and replacing the wrong one. The one in front of the catalytic converter is a bear to replace (usually) and if you've not replaced it, that's probably a good place to start. If that sensor is OK, test the back one. If both are OK, then you're looking at the converter. Good luck!
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