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Will it hurt your New motor in your jeep to run without a catalytic converter?
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∙ 11y ago
If the vehicle came from the factory with a catalytic converter is illegal to remove it. It will also not run properly without the catalytic converter install.
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Will it hurt to cut off the catalytic converter and left it off of your 1988 dodge daytona?
Removing a catalytic converter and not replacing it is highly illegal.Removing a catalytic converter and not replacing it is highly illegal.
Does it hurt your car to drive with a bad catalytic converter?
Yes it does.
Will it hurt to drive with a bad catalytic converter?
Yes, you can do serious damage to the engine if the converter is clogged.
Will leaded fuel in an unleaded car hurt the engine?
It won't hurt the engine but it will hurt the catalytic converter.
Can you cut your exhaust short and not hurt your engine?
As long as the muffler and catalytic converter are intact
Will it hurt to run without a catalytic on a 98 TJ wrangler with a 2.5?
It could. One, it is illegal. Two, the computer may try to adjust for the missing catalytic converter and that can cause poor economy and drive ability.
Can your car run better without a catalytic converter?
absolutely it will have more power however it wont pass the smog If it is a 1996 or later model the computer will try to adjust for the incorrect oxygen sensor readings ,due to the missing cat. This can and will hurt power and economy. Plus it is very illegal to remove a catalytic converter.
Will it hurt to run straight pipes behind the catalytic converter of a 92 ford ranger 2.3?
no and if you do it that way it is also leagle
Will removing your catalytic converters off a 2003 suburban hurt anything?
Yes it will. Your engine will not run properly and you will get poor mileage and loss of power. And besides that is it a federal crime to remove the catalytic converter from any vehicle.
Would my 98 Dodge truck be ok if you took the catalytic converter off?
No. It is illegal, the check engine light will be on, and the computer will try to adjust which will hurt performance.
How long can I drive my car with a bad catalic convertor?
A partially clogged converter will rarely prevent you from driving the car. You can usually drive it indefinitely if it is only partially clogged. You will however see a drop in performance and fuel mileage. Once the converter becomes completely clogged, which is will over time, it must be replaced. Also if you have state emissions testing it will fail with a bad converter. A bad converter is also polluting the atmosphere. Before replacing the converter find out why it failed. Also know that the converter may be covered by the 8 year 80,000 mile federal emissions warranty.
What will happen if you gut the catalytic converter of a 2000 GMC sierra.?
It will make your truck a lot louder, hurt fuel mileage, and make the check engine light come on and it is illegal to do this.
