The engine will have NO POWER and will not want to start or even run.
you are allowed to replace a catalitic converter with a new one. you are NOT allowed to make any modifications at all to a catalitic converter
It is Illegal and a violation of Federal Law, to remove the catalitic converter.
Platinum Metal is in the Catalitic converter
exactly that a chip it pretty much just talks 2 your internal computer
That depends on how BIG the converter is. There is all kinds of different sizes.
You don't have to change or remove the converter unless the converter is stopped up.
A Catalitic Converter
Reduces the hydrocarbon & carbon monoxide pollutants from engine exhaust.
Hard to start, loss of power, poor fuel mileage.
Check for fuel pump pressure; You may have a weak fuel pump. Sounds like a possible plugged catalitic converter?
right in front of the catalitic converter
Yes, it is illegal to sell a vehicle, that came equipped with a catalitic converter, with the converter removed, in any state.