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One, it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter.
Two, if the vehicle is computer controlled, removing the cat will cause a check engine light and a limp in condition which will reduce power.
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Will removing catalytic converter have negative effects on an engine?
As far as the environment is concerned, yes. Catalytic converters are very important in regulating the amount of pollution your vehicle emits. As far as vehicle performance, removing a catalytic converter could increase horsepower and exhaust flow. Removing the converter can (and does on most) cause the computer to over-correct for the improper oxygen sensor readings. This over-correction usually causes a reduction in power, economy, and running performance. It is also highly illegal.
Is removing egr valve from diesel engine legal?
No, it is no different than removing a catalytic converter.No, it is no different than removing a catalytic converter.
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.
Will removing your catalytic converter from your CBR600RR make it sound better?
It s illegal to remove a catalytic converter.
Can an o2 sensor be tricked after removing the catalytic converter?
No
What does a catalytic converter delete do?
If you're referring to removing the catalytic converter from your vehicle, first off this is illegal. Secondly no modern engine will run properly with the catalytic converter removed. You must have a fully functional catalytic converter in place.
Can you run without a catalytic converter?
Can? Yes. Should you? No. It is illegal to drive a car that came equipped with a catalytic converter without one. There is no benefit to removing a converter from a modern car.
Can you remove the catalytic converter on a 1997 dodge ram 1500?
It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter. The vehicle will also not run properly with the converter removed. Besides there is no benefit to removing it in the first place.
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.
What will removing the catalytic converter in a ford windstar do?
It will cause the check engine light to come on with no benefits.
Can you remove the catalytic converter on a 1994 buick lesabre?
The catalytic converter on a 1994 Buick LeSabre can be removed to be replaced. It cannot be removed permanently from the vehicle. Removing the catalytic converter will cause the vehicle to not run properly because there are oxygen sensors attached to it that the car needs. Also, removing the catalytic converter permanently may violate state laws against pollution in some states.
Can the catalytic converter cause loss of power?
yes; but in removing one you run the risk of a $10,000 fine.
