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What are the Negative performance issues 97 dodge ram catalytic converter removal?
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If the catalytic converter is removed the computer will turn on the check engine light, and fuel economy may suffer.
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Does removal of catalytic converter improve mileage?
NO
Will removal of the catalytic converter on a Jeep make it more fuel-efficient?
It will use more fuel if you remove the catalytic converter.
What is a Ceramic monolith catalyst substrate?
It's a material used within a vehicle catalytic converter, which assists in the removal of pollutants from the exhaust gases.
How will removal of the catalytic converter affect a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport?
It will cause the check engine light to stay on, and may also cause performance issues as the computer tries to adjust the O2 sensor readings to the proper level. Plus it is highly illegal
How do you install catalytic converter 04 grand prix?
The catalytic converter on a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is located under the vehicle. To remove it the bolts which connect it to the exhaust manifold must be removed. The bolts which connect it to the other piping will need removal as well. After all mounting hardware is off the converter will come off.
Can you remove catalytic converter from 1997 sidekick?
No, it will cause the after cat oxygen sensor to send an incorrect reading to the computer. Federal law prohibits their removal anyway.
Is a catalytic converter on a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo welded or bolted on?
They are welded in to the exhaust stream so as to prevent easy removal, its a government thing for the protection of our air quality.
Are catalytic converters necessary for a 1993 F-150?
depends on your state laws on air quality, if you are in California you have to have one,if your vheicle is less than 20 yrs old check dmvca.org.gov or something like it for a department of motor vheicles laws and regulations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Regardless of State Law, operating a vehicle without a catalytic converter will cause the car to run incorrectly. Too lean which will cause you serious problems down the road. And I quote....... Besides being an illegal modification, removal of a catalytic converter is just as likely to decrease horsepower as it is to increase it. It's true that most original equipment converters create enough exhaust system backpressure to adversely affect performance so a straight pipe in place of a catalytic converter would appear to be the optimum configuration for maximum power. But appearances are often deceiving. Computerized engine management systems are precisely calibrated to deliver optimum performance with an exhaust system that offers some amount backpressure. When backpressure is all but eliminated, air/fuel mixtures can easily become too lean to allow an engine to produce maximum power. Reestablishing optimum air/fuel ratios requires a custom computer calibration, altered fuel pressure or both. Each vehicle has its own unique computer controlled air/fuel calibration so each responds somewhat differently to removal of a catalytic converter. Consequently, removal of a converter can result in a performance gain, a performance loss or no change at all. The question is, why contribute to dirty air and risk of a potential fine? Installation of a Super High Flow catalytic converter will allow an engine to produce maximum power while remaining emissions legal. http://www.randomtechnology.com/universal.html A can of worms is what comes to mind. Y-THINK-Y
Under Michigan law is it illegal to sell a car without a Cadillac converter?
although it might be nice to have the sleek,cool cadillac converter. i think the law state you have to replace the catalytic converter with one of the same type as original. Yes, it is not only illegal to remove the converter but it is illegal to sell a car with it removed. Federal law prohibits removal or replacement of a properly functioning O.E. converter. In addition the engine will not perform correctly with the converter removed.
Would removal of the catalytic on a 05 duramax be legal in NY?
no
How many catalytic converter on a Chevy S10?
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
Will removal of cadillac converter give better gas mileage?
YES - It can, but it is illegalWhile it might be illegal, let's not provide FALSEanswers based on legality on Answers.com.Better Gas MileageSince catalytic converter removal allows for exhaust gases to exit a car's engine at increased speeds, engine back-pressure is reduced, which lessens engine strain. This reduction in engine back-pressure and engine strain enables an engine to work more easily, and thus reduces fuel consumption and increases gas mileage. Lower Engine Operating TemperatureSince removing a catalytic converter lessens the burden on a car's engine by enabling engine exhaust to vacate the engine more easily, a net effect is a reduction in engine operating temperature. The more easily an engine functions and the less work it has to do results in less friction, less load and, ultimately, a lower operating temperature. More Fuel OptionsCars equipped with catalytic converters run only on unleaded gasoline. Lead-based gasoline, which produces more power and better engine combustion, quickly destroys the inner catalyst materials of catalytic converters. A car with no catalytic converter will be able to run on a variety of lead-based and/or high-performance fuels that would not be possible with a catalytic converter. Healthier Exhaust SoundCatalytic converters operate like car mufflers, whose sole purpose is to muffle the sound of exiting engine exhaust gases. Although catalytic converters burn unburned exhaust gases exiting an engine, thus making tail pipe emissions cleaner, they also further muffle a car's exhaust sound and bestow a somewhat timid, tempered exhaust sound. Without a catalytic converter, a car's exhaust sound becomes a little louder, a little deeper and more distinctive.
