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What happens if you have a muffler without a catylitic converter on it?
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you will fail the emissions test.
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What happens if you put a muffler on without a catalytic converter?
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter from any road vehicle.
Is it legal to drive without a muffler in WI?
yes but u need to have a catalitic converter still attached
How hard is it to take a catalytic converter off a 99 kia sportage is it welded on or are there screws holding it in?
First off it is illegal to remove a converter without replacing it with a new one. This is a job best left to a muffler shop if you need a new converter.
Where is the converter on a 1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer?
The torque converter or the catalytic converter? The torque converter is inside the bellhousing that connects the engine to the transmission. The catalytic converter is inline of the exhaust pipe ahead of the muffler; it's probably the first bulge in the exhaust. Removing your catalytic converter is illegal and if your state has a vehicle inspection your car won't pass without it.
The heat shield on your 1989 Ford Tempo rattles can this be repaired or removed or does it have to be replaced Is this a fire hazard?
It can be removed all the heat shield does is keep your catylitic converter from heating up the floor of the car. i have had many vehicles without it and it was fine. No there is no fire hazard unless some thing is touching the converter but otherwise will be fine.
2003 Malibu does not go past 80mph without straining the motor what is wrong?
Go to a muffler shop to check the converter to see if its clogged. Also what is meant by the word straining.
Will you pass inspection without a muffler?
no
Can you still drive a car when the muffler falls off?
You drive a car without a muffler, it is not vital to the car's system. HOWEVER without the muffler the car is vastly louder, in some states causing you to receive a ticket
What happens if you take off your catalyctic converter from your Buick Riviera?
It is illegal and if you get caught you will pay a hefty fine. Any also you cannot sell the car without a converter installed.
Can one drive a car without a muffler?
You can drive a car without a muffler, but you should not. It is illegal. Driving without a muffler allows many pollutants into the air. Technically yes, a car can be driven without a muffler but there are a few good reasons not to do so. The most important risk of not having a muffler is that there are laws regarding sound levels and a car without a muffler might be over government approved noise levels resulting in not being in compliance with the law and the end result being a fine. Another reason for not doing so is the impact it would have on your vehicle. A muffler on a car will increase its performance, efficiency and power output. It will also decrease the wear and tear on the engines’ parts.
How loud is your car without a muffler?
very loud
Can you run a 1995 Pontiac sunfire without a catalytic converter?
No, it is illegal to remove the converter. The car will also not run correctly without the converter in place.
